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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

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →
§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
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another
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