English dictionary

refraction

/r/I/'fr/&/k/S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.phenomenon

Source: WordNet 3.0
the amount by which a propagating wave is bent

noun.event

Synonyms deflection deflexion

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of refracting, or the state of being refracted.

noun

Source: webster1913