refraction in German
refraction in German is Brechung, Refraktion — refraction means the bending of light, sound or water waves as they pass from one material into another in which they travel at a different speed.
refraction in German
Brechung
(physics) The turning or bending of any wave, such as a light or sound wave, when it passes from one medium into another of different optical density.
Refraktion
(physics) The turning or bending of any wave, such as a light or sound wave, when it passes from one medium into another of different optical density.
What does "refraction" mean?
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noun The bending of light, sound or water waves as they pass from one material into another in which they travel at a different speed.
"Refraction is why a straw looks broken where it enters a glass of water."
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noun An eye test that measures how the eye bends light, used to work out the strength of lens a person needs.
"The optician performed a refraction before writing the prescription."
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refraction in a sentence
- Refraction is why a straw looks broken where it enters a glass of water.
- The rainbow forms through the refraction and reflection of sunlight inside raindrops.
- The optician performed a refraction before writing the prescription.
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What is "refraction" in German?
"refraction" in German is Brechung, Refraktion. refraction means: The bending of light, sound or water waves as they pass from one material into another in which they travel at a different speed.
How do you use "refraction" in a sentence?
Example: "Refraction is why a straw looks broken where it enters a glass of water." In German, "refraction" is Brechung, Refraktion.
Are there other ways to say "refraction" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "refraction": Brechung, Refraktion.
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