refringent Antonyms
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Meaning of refringent
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refringent (a.)
Pertaining to, or possessing, refringency; refractive; refracting; as, a refringent prism of spar.
refringent Sentence Examples
- The refringent properties of the glass distorted the sunlight, creating an iridescent rainbow.
- Diamonds are highly refringent, lending them their characteristic sparkle and brilliance.
- The water droplet acted as a tiny refringent lens, magnifying the image of the distant tree.
- The refringent nature of the prism separated the white light into its component colors.
- The refractive index of a substance determines how refringent it is, affecting the bending of light.
- The refringent coating on the camera lens reduced unwanted reflections, enhancing the clarity of images.
- The surgeon's tools were coated with a refringent material to minimize glare during delicate procedures.
- The refringent fibers in the optic cable transmitted light signals over long distances with minimal loss.
- The stained-glass windows in the cathedral were created using highly refringent glass, producing vibrant and intricate designs.
- The air bubbles trapped in the resin gave it a subtle refringent quality, scattering light and adding an ethereal glow.
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Pertaining to, or possessing, refringency; refractive; refracting; as, a refringent prism of spar.
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The refringent properties of the glass distorted the sunlight, creating an iridescent rainbow.
Diamonds are highly refringent, lending them their characteristic sparkle and brilliance.
The water droplet acted as a tiny refringent lens, magnifying the image of the distant tree.
The refringent nature of the prism separated the white light into its component colors.
