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Refract Definition & Meaning

refract
verb
  1. subject to refraction; "refract a light beam"
  2. determine the refracting power of (a lens)

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Frequently asked questions

What does refract mean?
subject to refraction; "refract a light beam" determine the refracting power of (a lens)
What part of speech is refract?
Refract is a verb.
How many definitions does refract have?
Refract has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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