Meaning Of The Word Refract

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What's The Definition Of Refract?

refract
verb: When a ray of light or a sound wave refracts or is refracted, the path it follows bends at a particular point, for example when it enters water or glass.

refract in American English
to cause (a ray or wave of light, heat, or sound) to undergo refraction
transitive verb: to subject to refraction

refract in British English
to cause to undergo refraction

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