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Newton's rings

Newton's rings noun: a pattern of interference of light characterized by concentric rings that is caused by light's reflection from two surfaces, one of which is usually round.

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Noun

Newton's rings pl (plural only)

  1. (plural, plural-only) A pattern of interference of light characterized by concentric rings that is caused by light's reflection from two surfaces, one of which is usually round.

Origin of Newton's rings

Named after Isaac Newton.

Questions about Newton's rings

What does Newton's rings mean?
Newton's rings means a pattern of interference of light characterized by concentric rings that is caused by light's reflection from two surfaces, one of which is usually round.
What part of speech is Newton's rings?
Newton's rings is a noun.

Words near Newton's rings in the dictionary

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  2. Newton's first law
  3. Newton's flaming laser sword
  4. Newton's laser sword
  5. Newton's method
  6. Newton's rings
  7. Newton's second law
  8. Newton's third law
  9. Newton-by-the-Sea
  10. Newton-Cotes formula
  11. Newton-Cotes formulae

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