refracting angle

noun

: the dihedral angle (as of a prism) included between the planes of the two sides through which the refracted beam passes compare refraction angle

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“Refracting angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refracting%20angle. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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