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refract

/rɪˈfrækt/

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verb

C1formalcommonscientific/rɪˈfrækt/

A verb used to describe the change in direction of a wave, such as light or sound, as it passes from one medium to another.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, используемый для описания изменения направления волны, такой как свет или звук, при переходе из одной среды в другую.
  1. Subject to refraction B2 formal scientific

    To cause light, sound, or other waves to change direction when passing from one medium to another.

    • A prism refracts white light into a spectrum of colors.
    • Water refracts light, making objects appear bent.
    • The lens refracts the rays to focus the image.

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    Synonyms: benddeflectdeviateturn

  2. Determine refracting power C1 formal scientific

    To measure the degree to which a lens or other medium bends light.

    • The optician refracted the lens to check its prescription.
    • Scientists refract the glass to calculate its optical properties.
    • The instrument is used to refract the lens accurately.

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  • refracted past participle
  • refracted past simple
  • refracting present participle
  • refracts third person singular