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angle of refraction

Definition of ANGLE OF REFRACTION

:  the angle between a refracted ray and the normal drawn at the point of incidence to the interface at which refraction occurs
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First Known Use of ANGLE OF REFRACTION

1636

Rhymes with ANGLE OF REFRACTION

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angle of refraction

noun

Medical Definition of ANGLE OF REFRACTION

:  the angle between a refracted ray and the normal drawn at the point of incidence to the interface at which refraction occurs

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