indicatrix

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Synonyms: indagatrix

Antonyms: indagatrix

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mathematics|crystallography}} An [[ellipsoid]] whose three [[axis|axes]] represent the [[refractive index|refractive indices]] of an [[anisotropic]] [[crystal]] for [[light]] following different directions with respect to the crystal axes

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