angle of refraction

noun Physics, Optics.

the angle between a refracted ray and a line drawn normal to the interface between two media at the point of refraction.

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Origin of angle of refraction

First recorded in 1765–75

Words nearby angle of refraction

angle of lag, angle of lead, angle of pitch, angle of polarization, angle of reflection, angle of refraction, angle of repose, angle of rib, angle of roll, angle of slide, angle of stall
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British Dictionary definitions for angle of refraction

angle of refraction

noun

the angle that a refracted beam of radiation makes with the normal to the surface between two media at the point of refraction
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Scientific definitions for angle of refraction

angle of refraction

The angle formed by the path of refracted light or other radiation and a line drawn perpendicular to the refracting surface at the point where the refraction occurred.
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