refraction

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Synonyms: refaction, retraction, reflection, detraction, infraction, refection, refracting, reaction, fraction, arefaction, reenaction

Antonyms: refaction, retraction, reflection, detraction, infraction, refection, refracting, reaction, fraction, arefaction, reenaction

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics}} 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. {{lb|en|metallurgy}} The degree to which a metal or compound can withstand [[heat]]

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