refraction

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɹəˈfɹækʃən/

Noun

refraction

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

Related terms

• refractive
• refractory

Translations

• French: réfraction
• German: Brechung
• Italian: rifrazione
• Portuguese: refração
• Russian: преломле́ние
• Spanish: refracción

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