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SUB-REFRACTION [2 records]

Record 1 2003-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radio Waves
DEF

A refraction less than standard refraction.

Key term(s)
  • subrefraction

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ondes radioélectriques
DEF

Réfraction moins importante que la réfraction normale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ondas radioeléctricas
DEF

Refracción menor que la refracción normal.

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Record 2 1980-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
DEF

Refraction for which the refractivity gradient is greater than standard.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
DEF

Réfraction pour laquelle le gradient du coindice de réfraction est supérieur à la normale.

Spanish

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