refraction

Letters that make refraction

a, o, e, f, n, c, r, t, i are letters that make 'refraction'

Words within refraction

fraction, act, re, ti, ref, AC, on, action, CT, RA, Io, ion, Ra, Re, Ac, Fr, Ti, refract are words within 'refraction'


2 possible definitions for 'refraction'

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

Under this definition, refraction is a noun and has the following properties:

refraction as a type

'refraction' can be a type of physical phenomenon.

Types of refraction

double refraction, birefringence are types of 'refraction'.

Derivatives of refraction

refract is a derivative of refraction.


Refraction as "the amount by which a propagating wave is bent"

Under this definition, refraction is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

deflection, deflexion have the same meaning as 'refraction'

refraction as a type

'refraction' can be a type of bending, bend.



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