refraction English

Meaning refraction meaning

What does refraction mean?

refraction

— noun the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another

— noun (= deflection) the amount by which a propagating wave is bent

Synonyms refraction synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as refraction?

refraction English » English

deflection

dioptric

deflexion

refractive

bending

swerve

retrogression

refringent

refringence

refraction of light

refracting

refract

photorefraction

interception

inflection

diopter

diffraction grating

diffraction

diacaustic

deviation

buckle