"Kerr effect" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Rev. John Kerr, Scottish physicist. Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Kerr effect
  1. (physics) Birefringence of a material induced by an electric field due to partial orientation of its molecules. Related terms: magneto-optic Kerr effect
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