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Extinction angle

Extinction angle Meaning & Definition
Extinction angle Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Extinction angle?

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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Extinction angle: angle of extinction

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See Also | angle

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