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Birefringent

Description:

Birefringent, an adjective, refers to a substance or material that exhibits double refraction, meaning it splits a beam of light into two different rays with varying velocities.

Senses and Usages:

• Sense 1: Relating to the property of birefringence

Example Sentence: The birefringent crystal refracted the light in two different directions.

• Sense 2: Exhibiting double refraction

Example Sentence: The birefringent film formed vibrant colors when viewed under polarized light.

• Sense 3: Having two refractive indices

Example Sentence: The birefringent fibers allowed light waves to propagate at different speeds.

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