refraction
A soda straw in a glass of liquid shows the refraction of light in the liquid.
Meaning
Noun
- 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.
- The degree to which a metal or compound can withstand heat
Origin
Modern English dictionary
Explore and search massive catalog of over 900,000 word meanings.
Word of the Day
Get a curated memorable word every day.
Challenge yourself
Level up your vocabulary by setting personal goals.
And much more
Try out Vedaist now.