angle of extinction

ang·leo·fex·tinction

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noun

the angle from its axis that a crystal must be rotated before appearing maximally dark when viewed in polarized light

Synonyms

angle of extinction
extinction angle

Related words

Broader terms

angle

Grammar

noun
singular	angle of extinction
plural	angle of extinctions

Nearby words

angleworm angle bracket angle iron angle of attack angle of dip angle of incidence angle of inclination angle of reflection angle of refraction angle of view

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