Definition of refraction

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Definition of refraction

  • the amount by which a propagating wave is bent (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. deflection
    2. deflexion
  • the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another (noun)

See definition of refraction in Merriam Webster