refracting

rɪˈfræktɪŋ
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Translation of refracting into German,

Adjective

1.

optics

TECH.
bending light when passing through a medium
TECH.
lichtbrechend
  • The refracting lens focused the sunlight perfectly.Die brechende Linse fokussierte das Sonnenlicht perfekt.
2.

physics

TECH.
causing waves to change direction
TECH.
refraktiv umlenkend
  • Refracting surfaces can alter the path of sound waves.Auch refraktiv wirkende Flächen können den Verlauf von Schallwellen verändern.

Noun

optics

TECH.
an instance of light bending when passing through a medium
TECH.
Brechung fLichtbrechung
  • The refracting of sunlight creates a rainbow.Die Brechung des Sonnenlichts erzeugt einen Regenbogen.
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Expressions with refracting: examples in English and translations in German

Linsenteleskop
He used a refracting telescope to see the planets.

Synonyms and analogies of refracting in English

Examples of refracting in a sentence

  • Refracting surfaces can alter the path of light.
  • The refracting lens bent the light sharply.
  • Refracting materials can distort visual images.
  • The refracting through the lens shifted the focal point slightly.
  • Underwater, the refracting makes objects appear closer than they are.
refract
rɪˈfrækt
Verb
1.

light

tr./intr.TECH.
change direction when entering a different medium
tr./intr.TECH.
brechen refraktieren
  • Light refracts when it passes through water.Licht bricht, wenn es durch Wasser geht.
2.

measurement

tr.TECH.
measure the refractive power of a lens or eye
tr.TECH.
refraktieren vermessen die Brechkraft messen
  • The optometrist refracted the patient's eyes for a prescription.Der Optiker refraktierte die Augen des Patienten für ein Rezept.

Translations of "refracting" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasBrechennn.

Popular fireplaces aquariums refracting light from fire enhance the game of highlights.

Beliebte Feuerstellen Aquarien, die Licht vom Feuer brechen, verstärken das Spiel der Höhepunkte.

dieBrechungnf.

Striping artifacts, for example, are caused by the emitted light refracting off an opaque structure within the sample.

Zum Beispiel entstehen durch die Brechung des emittierten Lichts an einer undurchsichtigen Struktur in der Probe streifenförmige Artefakte.

dieLichtbrechungnf.

These are caused by light refracting off the different lens elements in the camera.

Sie werden durch die Lichtbrechung auf verschiedenen Elementen des Kameraobjektivs erzeugt.

Adjective
lichtbrechendadj.

Optical glasses consists of lenses, which have a refracting effect as polished lenses and thus serve as a visual aid.

Eine optische Brille besteht aus Brillengläsern, die als geschliffene Linsen eine lichtbrechende Wirkung besitzen und somit als Sehhilfe dienen.

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Other translations for refracting:

  • brechenden
  • brechende

refracting: Examples and translations in context

This helps to minimize the optical losses when refracting light.

Das hilft, die optischen Verluste beim Brechen des Lichts zu minimieren.

The refraction index describes an important optical property of lenses refracting light.

Der Brechungsindex beschreibt eine wesentliche optische Eigenschaft von Linsen, die das Licht brechen.

He discovered this by completing a number of experiments reflecting and refracting light.

Er entdeckte dies durch das Ausfüllen einer Reihe von Experimenten, die das Licht reflektieren und brechen.

But there are also alternative options, for example, an exquisite crystal chandelier, capable of repeatedly reflecting and refracting light.

Aber es gibt auch alternative Möglichkeiten, zum Beispiel einen exquisiten Kristallkronleuchter, der das Licht wiederholt reflektieren und brechen kann.

In addition to the aspheric properties, diffractive aspheric lenses have a special surface structure which diffracts the light, instead of refracting it.

Neben den asphärischen Eigenschaften besitzen diffraktiv-asphärische Linsen eine spezielle Oberflächenstruktur, die das Licht beugt, statt es zu brechen.

An illumination system as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein said light-refracting rail has an exterior roughened surface for diffusely refracting light therethrough.

Beleuchtungssystem nach einem der vorausgehenden Ansprüche, wobei die lichtbrechende Schiene eine äußere rauhe Oberfläche zum diffusen Brechen von Licht durch diese hindurch aufweist.

In shimmering by their borders and in refracting the light beams, they create a holiday in your house every day.

Durch Brechung und Reflexion der Sonnenstrahlen erschaffen sie ein Art Urlaubsgefühl in jedem Haus.

The plant motifs show delicate color schemes, fragile leaves and refracting light as a sign of transience.

Die Pflanzenmotive zeigen zarte Farbigkeiten, zerbrechliche Blätter, die Vergänglichkeit in der Brechung des Lichts,

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