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refractor

/ˈrɛfræktər/ noun · British & US
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What does refractor mean?

noun

A device for refracting light, especially a lens or prism used in optical instruments, or a person or thing that causes something to change direction or course.

Example

"The refractor on the telescope allowed us to see the distant stars more clearly."

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