Refraction
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another
Framework senses
- §1
- the amount by which a propagating wave is bent
- §2
- the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another
- §1 · legacy_primary
- the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to anotherDR-088 backfill from the noun definition column