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refractor

/rɪˈfræktə/

/rɪˈfræktər/

refractornoun

refractors

/rɪˈfræktə/

/rɪˈfræktər/

Translations

The astronomer used a refractor to observe the stars.

Астроном использовал рефрактор для наблюдения за звездами.

Definitions

An optical device that uses lenses to bend and focus light, typically used in telescopes.

The astronomer used a refractor to observe distant stars and planets.

A person or thing that refracts light.

The glass prism acted as a refractor, splitting the light into a spectrum of colors.

Synonyms

optical instrument

refractoradjective

/rɪˈfræk.tə/

/rɪˈfræk.tɚ/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "refractor design").

Definitions

Relating to or employing refraction or a refractor telescope.

The team compared refractor optics with reflector optics for image clarity.

Synonyms