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refraction

/rɪˈfrækʃən/

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1 · noun

the bending of light as it passes between different materials

折射

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The teacher used a glass prism to demonstrate refraction.
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老师用玻璃棱镜演示了光的折射。
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Pronunciation: /rɪˈfrækʃən/

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