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преломля́ть — meaning in English

prelomlyat

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English meaning

disperse verb To scatter or spread out in different directions.

Senses

преломля́ть is used for these senses in English:

disperse (physics, transitive, intransitive) To separate rays of light, etc., according to wavelength; to refract.
refract (transitive, figurative) To mediate; to alter; to distort.
refract (transitive, optics) To cause (light) to change direction as a result of entering a different medium.

disperse — full definition

verb To scatter or spread out in different directions.
verb To spread information or resources widely.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

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