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refraction

Definition:

(nou) the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another (nou) the amount by which a propagating wave is bent

Phonetic Transcription:

rɪˈfrækʃən

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The phenomenon is called refraction.

This is called the angle of refraction.

He knows the cause of the refraction.

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