The refractive index of diamond is 2.42. What is the meaning of this statement?

A diamond’s refractive index is 2.42, which means that compared to the speed of light in the air, it will slow down in a diamond by a factor of 2.42.

In other words, the speed of light in a diamond is 1/2.42 times that of light in a vacuum.

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