Refractivity (Noun)
Meaning
The physical property of a medium as determined by its index of refraction.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The refractivity of air varies depending on temperature, humidity, and air pressure.
- Optical fibers are designed to minimize the effects of refractivity on signal transmission.
- Water has a higher refractivity than air, which is why objects appear distorted when viewed underwater.
- The refractivity of the atmosphere affects the way we see stars and other celestial objects from Earth.
- The refractivity of the glass prism causes white light to split into its individual colors.