noun🔗ShareThe 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 refraction of light makes a straw in a glass of water appear bent. "physicsscienceenergyphenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe degree to which a metal or compound can withstand heat"The cookware's impressive refraction allows it to be used safely at very high oven temperatures. "materialphysicschemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
