Refraction

ENZH

What Does Refraction Mean?

  • 折射
  • 偏折

Refraction Pronunciation

/rɪˈfrækʃən/

Refraction Definition

noun

Definition

The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

In ZH

光在通过不同介质时的弯曲。

How to Use Refraction in a Sentence

  • Refraction occurs when light travels from air into water.
  • The phenomenon of refraction can be observed in a straw placed in a glass of water.
  • Refraction is responsible for the bending of light towards the normal.
  • An understanding of refraction is essential in optics and lens design.
  • The rainbow is a result of refraction and dispersion of light in water droplets.