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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
Examples:
The phenomenon is called refraction.
This is called the angle of refraction.
He knows the cause of the refraction.
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