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angle of incidence
noun phrase
: the angle that a line (such as a ray of light) falling on a surface or interface makes with the normal drawn at the point of incidence
Word History
First Known Use
1626, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of angle of incidence was
in 1626
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“Angle of incidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angle%20of%20incidence. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
angle of incidence
: the angle that a ray meeting a surface makes with a perpendicular to the surface at the point of contact
Medical Definition
angle of incidence
noun
: the angle that a line (as a ray of light) falling on a surface or interface makes with the normal drawn at the point of incidence
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