BIREFRINGENCES
\ba͡ɪɹˈɛfɹɪnd͡ʒənsɪz], \baɪɹˈɛfɹɪndʒənsɪz], \b_aɪ_ɹ_ˈɛ_f_ɹ_ɪ_n_dʒ_ə_n_s_ɪ_z]\
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The property of nonisotropic media, such as crystals, whereby a single incident beam of light traverses the medium as two beams, each plane-polarized, the planes being at right angles to each other. (Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.