photorefraction

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

photo- +‎ refraction

Noun[edit]

photorefraction (uncountable)

  1. A nonlinear optical effect seen in certain crystals and other materials that respond to light by altering their refractive index
  2. The refraction of light, typically within the eye

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