The angle of incidence (differing for different substances) at which a ray of light incident on a surface is polarized to the greatest degree on reflection at the surface.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in David Brewster (1781–1868), natural philosopher and academic administrator.
Definition of polarizing angle in US English:
polarizing angle
noun
Optics
The angle of incidence (differing for different substances) at which a ray of light incident on a surface is polarized to the greatest degree on reflection at the surface.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in David Brewster (1781–1868), natural philosopher and academic administrator.