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birefringence
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birefringence /bi·re·frin·gence/ (bi?-re-frin´jens) the quality of transmitting light unequally in different directions.birefrin´gent
bi·re·frin·gence (br-frnjns)
n.
The resolution or splitting of a light wave into two unequally reflected waves by an optically anisotropic medium such as calcite or quartz.
bire·fringent adj.
birefringence
the quality of transmitting light unequally in different directions.
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