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noun
A pattern of interference of light characterized by concentric rings that is caused by light's reflection from two surfaces, one of which is usually round.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
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History
Named after Isaac Newton.
