Refraction Definition & Meaning
refraction
- noun
- the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another
- the amount by which a propagating wave is bent
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"rainbow refraction"
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- What does refraction mean?
- the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another the amount by which a propagating wave is bent
- What part of speech is refraction?
- Refraction is a noun.
- How many definitions does refraction have?
- Refraction has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).