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Meaning of refractive index | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The ratio of the speed of light in air or vacuum to that in another medium.

Equivalents

Deutsch Brechungsindex Brechzahl
Español índice de refracción
Suomi taitekerroin
Français indice de réfraction
日本語 屈折率
Nederlands brekingsindex
Polski współczynnik załamania
Svenska brytningsindex
Tiếng Việt chiết suất
中文 折射率

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

refractive power Refractively Refractiveness Refractivity Refractometer Refractometers

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