Associations to the word «Refraction»
Noun
- Diffraction
- Optics
- Index
- Prism
- Scattering
- Dispersion
- Reflection
- Polarization
- Optic
- Propagation
- Lens
- Curvature
- Incidence
- Sine
- Descartes
- Wavelength
- Mirage
- Rainbow
- Angle
- Absorption
- Waveguide
- Ptolemy
- Waves
- Kepler
- Crystal
- Coefficient
- Headland
- Ray
- Inflection
- Wave
- Thickness
- Velocity
- Horizon
- Radius
- Distortion
- Atmosphere
- Phenomenon
- Vacuum
- Gradient
- Telescope
- Droplet
- Rc
- Reflector
- Interface
- Dk
- Interference
- Aperture
- Halo
- Beam
- Correction
- Deviation
- Immersion
- Scatter
- Tracing
- Surface
- Medium
- Newton
- Zenith
- Colour
- Sunset
- Microscope
- Contour
- Sunlight
- Susceptibility
- Iceland
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
REFRACTION, 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.
REFRACTION, noun. (metallurgy) The degree to which a metal or compound can withstand heat
Dictionary definition
REFRACTION, noun. The change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another.
REFRACTION, noun. The amount by which a propagating wave is bent.
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