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birefringence

noun

Splitting a ray into two parallel rays polarized perpendicularly

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Word length
13
Starts with
B
Ends with
E
Contains
IR
Scrabble score
21

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Pronunciation

baɪɹɪˈfɹɪndʒəns

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noun

  1. Splitting a ray into two parallel rays polarized perpendicularly

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