refraction
The turning or bending of any wave, such as a light or sound wave, when it passes from…The turning or bending of any wave, such as a light or sound wave, when it passes from one medium into another of different optical density.
» According to the data in this problem, can we affirm that reflection or refraction is going to occur?
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The turning or bending of any wave, such as a light or sound wave, when it passes from one medium into another of different optical density.
Brechung, Refraktion
преломле́ниеprelomlénije, рефра́кцияrefrákcija
the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another
(countable, uncountable)The degree to which a metal or compound can withstand heat
Examples
1 sentencesAccording to the data in this problem, can we affirm that reflection or refraction is going to occur?
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
Borrowed from Latin refrāctiō.Borrowed from Latin refrāctiō.
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Forms
plural: refractions| Singular | refraction |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- the amount by which a propagating wave is bent:deflectiondeflexion
Word family
12 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable