Definition of Extinction angle

1. Noun. The angle from its axis that a crystal must be rotated before appearing maximally dark when viewed in polarized light.

Exact synonyms: Angle Of Extinction
Generic synonyms: Angle

Medical Definition of Extinction angle

1. The angle between the nearer vibration direction and a prominent direction of the crystal. It never exceeds 45 degrees (05 Aug 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Extinction Angle

extilling
extills
extimulate
extimulated
extimulates
extimulating
extimulation
extinct
extinct language
extinct languages
extinct volcano
extinct volcanoes
extincted
extincting
extinction
extinction angle (current term)
extinction coefficient
extinction factor
extinction oblique
extinction parallel
extinction symmetrical
extinctionism
extinctionist
extinctionists
extinctions
extinctive
extincts
extine
extines
extinguish

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