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refraction in Malay

pembiasan

/ɹəˈfɹækʃən/

refraction in Malay: pembiasan. In English, refraction means 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.

Malay words for refraction

bending of any wave
pembiasan

English meaning of refraction

  1. 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.
  2. noun The degree to which a metal or compound can withstand heat.

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Questions about refraction in Malay

What is the meaning of refraction in Malay?
Refraction in Malay is pembiasan.
Apakah maksud refraction dalam bahasa Melayu?
Refraction: pembiasan.
What does refraction mean in English?
Refraction means 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.

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