Definition of Refraction

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

Generic synonyms: Physical Phenomenon
Specialized synonyms: Birefringence, Double Refraction
Derivative terms: Refract

2. Noun. The amount by which a propagating wave is bent.
Exact synonyms: Deflection, Deflexion
Generic synonyms: Bend, Bending

Definition of Refraction

1. n. The act of refracting, or the state of being refracted.

Definition of Refraction

1. Noun. (physics) 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. ¹

2. Noun. (metallurgy) The degree to which a metal or compound can withstand heat ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Refraction

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Medical Definition of Refraction

1. Bending of waves as they pass from a medium having one refractive index to a medium (or region within a medium) having a different refractive index. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Refraction

refoundations
refounded
refounder
refounders
refounding
refounds
refract
refractable
refracted
refracted light
refractile
refracting
refracting angle of a prism
refracting telescope
refracting telescopes
refraction (current term)
refractionist
refractionometer
refractions
refractive
refractive accommodative esotropia
refractive amblyopia
refractive errors
refractive index
refractive keratoplasty
refractive keratotomy
refractively
refractiveness
refractivities
refractivity

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