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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

refracting

/rɪˈfræktɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does refracting mean?

verb

causing light to bend as it passes from one medium to another, or (of a surface) reflecting light in such a way that it appears to bend. In optics, the process of bending light as it passes from one medium to another.

Example

"The prism refracted the light, creating a rainbow effect on the wall."

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