optic axis

op·tic ax·is

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [op-tik ak-sis]
- /ˈɒp tɪk ˈæk sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [op-tik ak-sis]
- /ˈɒp tɪk ˈæk sɪs/

Definitions of optic axis words

noun optic axis (in a crystal exhibiting double refraction) the direction or directions, uniaxial or biaxial, respectively, along which this phenomenon does not occur. 1
noun optic axis the direction in a uniaxial crystal or one of the two directions in a biaxial crystal along which a ray of unpolarized light may pass without undergoing double refraction 0
noun optic axis in anisotropic crystals, a direction along which the velocity of light does not depend on the polarization of the light 0

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Origin of optic axis

First appearance:

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

First recorded in 1655-65

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Parts of speech for Optic axis

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optic axis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

optic axis usage trend in Literature

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