noun
refractor
Refractor (noun) means a telescope that uses refraction to bring light into focus.
noun
1
A telescope that uses refraction to bring light into focus.
2
Anything that bends light, heat or sound as it passes through.
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Etymology
Formed from refract and -or.
Rhymes for refractor
actor
factor
tractor
reactor
compactor
extractor
retractor
protractor
contractor
benefactor
chiropractor
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of refractor?
"refractor" (noun) means a telescope that uses refraction to bring light into focus.
What are the different meanings of refractor?
"refractor" has 2 main meanings: 1. A telescope that uses refraction to bring light into focus; 2. Anything that bends light, heat or sound as it passes through.
