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Refraction (Noun)

Meaning 1

The change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Hyponyms

  • Birefringence

Related Words

  • Refract (verb)

Meaning 2

The amount by which a propagating wave is bent.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

  • Deflection
  • Deflexion

Hypernyms

  • Bend
  • Bending
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