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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

refract

/rɪˈfrækt/ verb · British & US
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What does refract mean?

verb

To cause (light) to change direction as it passes from one medium to another, typically from air into a denser substance such as glass or water. To bend or deflect (something) from its original course or direction.

Example

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

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