 refraction |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (physics) the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another | |
| Related terms: | physical_phenomenon double_refraction refract | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the amount by which a propagating wave is bent | |
| Synonyms: | deflexion deflection | |
| Related terms: | bending | |
| Similar spelling: |
refract refractive refractile refractivity refrigeration refracture refractory repression refractometer |
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