English Explanatory Dictionary

refraction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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. The degree to which a metal or compound can withstand heat

Pronunciation

/ɹəˈfɹækʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-refraction.wav

Word forms

refraction refractions

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin refrāctiō.

Related words

refractive refractory

Derived words

angle of refraction astronomical refraction astronomic refraction atmospheric refraction autorefraction double refraction index of refraction nonrefraction overrefraction photorefraction refractionist
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