refraction

rɪˈfrækʃən
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Translation of refraction into German

Noun

1.

physics

TECH.
bending of light or sound waves
TECH.
  • Refraction causes a straw to look bent in water.Brechung lässt einen Strohhalm im Wasser gebogen erscheinen.
2.

astronomy

TECH.
apparent position change of celestial bodies
TECH.
Lichtbrechung f
  • Refraction makes stars appear higher in the sky.Die Lichtbrechung lässt Sterne höher am Himmel erscheinen.
3.

optometry

TECH.
determination of eye's refractive condition
TECH.
Refraktion
  • Refraction tests are essential for prescribing glasses.Refraktionstests sind unerlässlich für die Verschreibung von Brillen.
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Expressions with refraction: examples in English and translations in German

Brechungswinkel
The angle of refraction determines how the light bends.
Brechungsindex
The index of refraction of water is higher than that of air..
Doppelbrechung
Doppelrefraktion
Calcite crystals show double refraction of light.

Synonyms and analogies of refraction in English

Examples of refraction in a sentence

  • The lens uses refraction to focus light.
  • Refraction can distort the view of planets.
  • Astronomers account for refraction when observing stars.
  • The optometrist performed a refraction to update my prescription.
  • Accurate refraction is crucial for contact lens fitting.

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

Noun
dieLichtbrechungnf.

Light refraction creates a visible color spectrum when passing through a prism.

Lichtbrechung erzeugt ein sichtbares Farbspektrum, wenn es durch ein Prisma geht.

dieBrechungnf.

It has just the right amount of shimmer and refraction.

Es hat genau die richtige Menge von Schimmer und Brechung.

dieRefraktionnf.

The refraction of tiles behind the glass is not distorted.

Die Refraktion der Kacheln hinter dem Glas wird nicht verzerrt.

dieStrahlenbrechungnf.

The impressions of objects underwent a considerable refraction before reaching his mind.

Die Eindrücke der Gegenstände erlitten eine beträchtliche Strahlenbrechung, ehe sie zu seinem Denkvermögen gelangten.

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Other translations for refraction:

  • Brechkraftn.
  • Beugungnf.
  • Brillenglasbestimmungnf.
  • Ablenkungnf.

refraction: Examples and translations in context

Changes in temperature can influence the degree of refraction in water.

Veränderungen der Temperatur können den Grad der Lichtbrechung im Wasser beeinflussen.

In a prism, refraction splits light into various colors.

In einem Prisma zerlegt die Lichtbrechung das Licht in verschiedene Farben.

To achieve perfect illumination, we have optimized the light refraction.

Um eine perfekte Ausleuchtung zu erreichen, haben wir die Lichtbrechung optimiert.

Jacket in a special bright fabric creating a sophisticated refraction of light.

Jacke in einem speziellen hellen Stoff schaffen eine raffinierte Lichtbrechung.

They also knew that there is the effect of light refraction.

Es war auch bekannt, dass es den Effekt der Lichtbrechung gibt.

He also investigated the refraction of light and invented a special refracting telescope.

Weiterhin untersuchte er die Lichtbrechung und erfand eine Form des Telekops.

The glaze creates a different light refraction and thus a changed color value.

Die Glasur schafft eine andere Lichtbrechung und so einen veränderten Farbwert.

However, far more light refraction takes place and a greater attenuation occurs.

Jedoch findet weit mehr Lichtbrechung statt und eine größere Dämpfung entsteht.

See also:

index of refractiondouble refractionangle of refraction
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