🔬refringency

noun
/rɪˈfrɪndʒənsi/

Meaning

The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.

Example Sentences

Glass has a higher refringency than water.

Synonyms

refractive power, refraction index, optical property

Antonyms

transparency, clarity

Collocations

high refringency, refringency of glass, refringency measurement

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