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refraction

UK
/rɪˈfræk.ʃən/
US
/rɪˈfræk.ʃən/

Übersetzungen

refractionsubstantiv
refractions
Pl.
The refraction of light in water causes objects submerged in it to appear bent or distorted.
La réfraction de la lumière dans l’eau fait paraître les objets immergés déformés ou courbés.
Synonyme
bending
deflection
distortion
deviation
refractionadjektiv
UK
/rɪˈfræk.ʃən/
US
/rɪˈfræk.ʃən/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to refraction (noun adjunct usage).
réfractifEn optique et en ophtalmologie.
The patient underwent a refraction test to determine the correct lens power.
Le patient a subi un test réfractif pour déterminer la bonne puissance des verres.

Definitionen

refractionsubstantiv
The bending of a wave, such as light or sound, as it passes from one medium to another with different density.
The refraction of light in water causes objects submerged in it to appear bent or distorted.
The determination of the refractive characteristics of the eye, typically performed to establish the correct prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses.
During the eye exam, the optometrist carried out a refraction to find his updated lens prescription.
refractionadjektiv
Relating to or used for the act or process of refraction, especially of light or visual testing.
The patient underwent a refraction test to determine the correct lens power.
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