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refractions

refractions is the plural of refraction.

Meaning of refraction

Noun

refraction (countable and uncountable, plural refractions)

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

Questions about refractions

What is refractions the plural of?
Refractions is the plural of refraction.

Words near refractions in the dictionary

  1. refractionated
  2. refractionates
  3. refractionating
  4. refractionist
  5. refractionists
  6. refractions
  7. refractious
  8. refractive
  9. refractive error
  10. refractive index
  11. refractive indices

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