refraction
re·frac·tion
noun \ri-ˈfrak-shən\Definition of REFRACTION
1
: deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (as air) into another (as glass) in which its velocity is different
2
: the change in the apparent position of a celestial body due to bending of the light rays emanating from it as they pass through the atmosphere; also : the correction to be applied to the apparent position of a body because of this bending
3
: the action of distorting an image by viewing through a medium; also : an instance of this
First Known Use of REFRACTION
1603
Rhymes with REFRACTION
abstraction, attraction, bolt-action, class action, compaction, contraction, cross action, detraction, diffraction, distraction, exaction, extraction, impaction, inaction, infraction, job action, live-action, olfaction, protraction, reaction, redaction, retraction, stop-action, subtraction, transaction
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