Abbe number en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɑ.bə ˈnʌm.bɚ/ (General-American)
- /ˈæ.bi ˈnʌm.bɚ/ (General-American)
Etymology
From the name of Ernst Abbe, a German physicist.
Meanings
- A number that represents the reciprocal of the dispersive power of a substance with transparent qualities.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbe numbers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |