refraction

See also: réfraction

English
A soda straw in a glass of liquid shows the refraction of light in the liquid.

Etymology

refract +‎ -ion

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɹəˈfɹækʃən/
  • Rhymes: -ækʃən

Noun

refraction (countable and uncountable, plural refractions)

  1. (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.
  2. (metallurgy) The degree to which a metal or compound can withstand heat

Derived terms

Translations

Anagrams
This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.