Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
refract
verb
/rɪˈfrækt/
Definition
To change the direction of a ray of light as it passes from one medium to another.
Examples
- The glass lens can refract light, making objects appear closer.
- When light passes from air into water, it refracts, causing a visual distortion.
- Rainbows are created when sunlight refracts through water droplets in the atmosphere.
Meaning
Refract refers to the bending of light or other waves when they enter a different medium at an angle, resulting in a change in speed and direction.
Synonyms
- bend
- deflect
- shift
- curve
