refraction (n)

n11503287

type n
lex_filenum 19
def the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another
Outgoing links
Hypernym physical phenomenon
Derivationally related form refraction → refract
Hyponym double refraction, birefringence
Incoming links
Pertainym (pertains to noun) refractile → refraction
Pertainym (pertains to noun) refractive → refraction
Hyponym physical phenomenon
Hypernym double refraction, birefringence
Derivationally related form refract → refraction

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