refracting

UK
/rɪˈfræktɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈfræktɪŋ/

Übersetzungen

refractingsubstantiv
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/rɪˈfræktɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈfræktɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun for the process of refraction.
réfractionPhysique, optique.
The refracting of sunlight in the atmosphere creates dazzling mirages on hot roads.
La réfraction de la lumière du soleil dans l’atmosphère crée des mirages éblouissants sur les routes brûlantes.
Synonyme
refractive effect
refraction process
refractive bending
refractinggerundium / partizip präsens
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/rɪˈfræktɪŋ/
US
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More precise tagging: present-participle adjective derived from the verb "refract".
réfringentOptique.
A refracting telescope uses lenses rather than mirrors to gather and focus light.
Une lunette réfringente utilise des lentilles plutôt que des miroirs pour capter et focaliser la lumière.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
réfractantPlus littéral, surtout dans un contexte scientifique.
refractverb

refracting

Gerundium

refracted
Präteritum
refracted
Partizip Perfekt
refracting
Gerundium
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/rɪˈfrækt/
US
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réfracterEn optique et pour les ondes.
The glass prism refracts the light, creating a spectrum of colors.
Le prisme en verre réfracte la lumière, créant un spectre de couleurs.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
déformerPar extension, au sens d’altérer ou de déformer.
réfracterEn ophtalmologie, pour mesurer la réfraction de l’œil.

Definitionen

refractingsubstantiv
The act or process of bending or altering the direction of light or other waves as they pass through a medium.
The refracting of sunlight in the atmosphere creates dazzling mirages on hot roads.
refractinggerundium / partizip präsens
Capable of bending or altering the direction of light or other waves as they pass through a medium; having the property of refracting.
A refracting telescope uses lenses rather than mirrors to gather and focus light.
refractverb
To change the direction of a ray of light, sound, heat, or the like, as it passes obliquely from one medium into another in which its wave velocity is different.
The glass prism refracts the light, creating a spectrum of colors.
To alter or distort as if by refraction.
The atmosphere refracts the light of the setting sun, making it appear larger on the horizon.
(intransitive) (of light or other waves) To undergo refraction when passing from one medium to another.
Light refracts as it moves from air into water.
(ophthalmology) To determine the refractive error of (a person's eyes) in order to prescribe corrective lenses.
The optometrist refracted the patient to find the proper prescription.