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retardances

retardances is the plural of retardance.

Meaning of retardance

Noun

retardance (countable and uncountable, plural retardances)

  1. The difference in phase shift between two characteristic polarizations of light upon reflection from an interface. Retardance can be reported in the Abelès or Mueller conventions. The retardance phase shift angle is often specified in degrees.

Questions about retardances

What is retardances the plural of?
Retardances is the plural of retardance.

Words near retardances in the dictionary

  1. retarcs
  2. retard
  3. retard strength
  4. retardable
  5. retardance
  6. retardances
  7. retardancies
  8. retardancy
  9. retardant
  10. retardants
  11. retardataire

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