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terrestrial refraction |
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terrestrial refraction [tə′res·trē·əl ri′frak·shən] (optics) Any refraction phenomenon observed in the light originating from a source lying within the earth's atmosphere; this is applied only to refraction caused by inhomogeneities of the atmosphere itself, not, for example, to that caused by ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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