What does birefringent mean?
Definitions for birefringent
bire·frin·gent
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Princeton's WordNet
birefringentadjective
relating to or characterized by double refraction
Wiktionary
birefringentadjective
Of or pertaining to birefringence.
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birefringent
Birefringent refers to a material's ability to split a ray of light into two distinct rays with differing speeds, typically depending on the polarization of the light. This property is also known as double refraction. Common birefringent materials include certain crystals, plastics, and gases.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of birefringent in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of birefringent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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