Refraction
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɹəˈfɹækʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Refraction is a noun meaning (metallurgy) The degree to which a metal or compound can withstand heat.
Meaning
(metallurgy) The degree to which a metal or compound can withstand heat.
More Meanings
- (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.
Word Forms
- refractions
Synonyms for refraction
Depending on context, synonyms include deflection, deflexion.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deflexion, deflection, refractive, defeat, diffraction, dispersion.
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