refraction

refraction
noun
  1. [mass noun](Physics)the fact or phenomenon of light, radio waves, etc., being deflected in passing obliquely through the interface between one medium and another or through a medium of varying density
    (物理)折射
    ■change in direction of propagation of any wave as a result of its travelling at different speeds at different points along the wave front
    (波的)折射
    ■measurement of the focusing characteristics of an eye or eyes
    (眼睛)屈光度测定,验光
语源
  1. mid 17th cent.: from late Latin refractio(n-), from refringere 'break up' (see refract)
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