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Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'refraction' Princeton's WordNet 

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

2. (noun) deflection, deflexion, refraction
the amount by which a propagating wave is bent
Synonyms: deflection, bending, digression, divagation, deflexion, refraction, diversion, deviation, warp


'refraction' - Nearby Entries  

refract  refractile  refracting telescope  refraction  refractive  refractive index  refractiveness  



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