refract (Meaning)
refract (v)
subject to refraction
determine the refracting power of (a lens)
refract (n.)
To bend sharply and abruptly back; to break off.
To break the natural course of, as rays of light orr heat, when passing from one transparent medium to another of different density; to cause to deviate from a direct course by an action distinct from reflection; as, a dense medium refrcts the rays of light as they pass into it from a rare medium.
Synonyms & Antonyms of refract
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refract Sentence Examples
- The glass pane caused the sunlight to refract, creating a rainbow of colors on the floor.
- The underwater rock refracted the diver's vision, making it difficult to see clearly.
- The crystal refracted the laser beam, redirecting it into a new path.
- The prism refracted the white light into its component colors.
- The water in the pool refracted the image of the swimmer, making them appear taller.
- The lens in the telescope refracted the light from the stars, bringing them into focus.
- The air molecules in the atmosphere refract the light from the sun, causing it to appear orange or red at sunset.
- The fiber optic cable refracts the light waves, allowing them to travel over long distances without losing their signal.
- The soap bubble refracted the light, creating a beautiful display of iridescent colors.
- The glass window refracted the streetlight's glow, casting a warm amber haze on the sidewalk.
FAQs About the word refract
subject to refraction, determine the refracting power of (a lens)To bend sharply and abruptly back; to break off., To break the natural course of, as rays of li
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The glass pane caused the sunlight to refract, creating a rainbow of colors on the floor.
The underwater rock refracted the diver's vision, making it difficult to see clearly.
The crystal refracted the laser beam, redirecting it into a new path.
The prism refracted the white light into its component colors.
