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angle of incidence

Definition of ANGLE OF INCIDENCE

:  the angle that a line (as a ray of light) falling on a surface or interface makes with the normal drawn at the point of incidence
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First Known Use of ANGLE OF INCIDENCE

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angle of incidence

noun

Medical Definition of ANGLE OF INCIDENCE

:  the angle that a line (as a ray of light) falling on a surface or interface makes with the normal drawn at the point of incidence

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