birefringence | (noun) splitting a ray into two parallel rays polarized perpendicularly | Synonyms: double refraction |
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fringe | (noun) an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels | - |
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(noun) a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead | Synonyms: bang |
(noun) a social group holding marginal or extreme views | - |
(noun) a part of the city far removed from the center | Synonyms: outskirt |
(noun) one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light | Synonyms: interference fringe |
(noun) the outside boundary or surface of something | Synonyms: outer boundary, periphery |
fringepod | (noun) annual herb having pinnatifid basal leaves and slender racemes of small white flowers followed by one-seeded winged silicles | Synonyms: lacepod |
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infringement | (noun) a crime less serious than a felony | Synonyms: infraction, misdemeanor, misdemeanour, violation |
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(noun) an act that disregards an agreement or a right | Synonyms: violation |