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refracting

UK
/rɪˈfræktɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈfræktɪŋ/

Translations

refractingnoun
UK
/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.
Synonyms
refractive effect
refraction process
refractive bending
deviation
deflection
bending
refraction
refractinggerund / present participle
UK
/rɪˈfræktɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈfræktɪŋ/
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.
Additional translations
réfractantPlus littéral, surtout dans un contexte scientifique.
Synonyms
splitting
bending
deflecting
deviating
dispersing
refractverb

refracting

Gerund

refracted
Past Simple
refracted
Past Participle
refracting
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈfrækt/
US
/rɪˈfrækt/
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.
Additional translations
déformerPar extension, au sens d’altérer ou de déformer.
réfracterEn ophtalmologie, pour mesurer la réfraction de l’œil.
Synonyms
diverge
bend
distort
deflect
scatter
Antonyms
straighten
reflect

Definitions

refractingnoun
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.
refractinggerund / present participle
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.
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