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photorefraction.

A nonlinear optical effect seen in certain crystals and other materials that respond to light by altering their refractive index.

15 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A nonlinear optical effect seen in certain crystals and other materials that respond to light by altering their refractive index.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The refraction of light, typically within the eye.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From photo- + refraction.

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