Refraction

/ɹəˈfɹækʃən/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:17 pts10 letters

Definition of Refraction

noun

The turning or bending of any wave, such as a light or sound wave, when it passes from one medium into another of different optical density.
The degree to which a metal or compound can withstand heat

Anagrams of Refraction

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "refraction":

9-LETTER WORDS

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7-LETTER WORDS

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Rhyming Words

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