retardance

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Synonyms: retardancy, retardant, retardate, recordance, retardants

Antonyms: retardancy, retardant, retardate, recordance, retardants

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics}} The difference in [[phase shift]] between two characteristic polarizations of light upon [[reflection]] from an interface. Retardance can be reported in the [[Abelès]] or [[Mueller]] conventions. The retardance phase shift angle is often specified in [[degrees]].

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