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Refraction

British pronunciation/ɹɪfɹˈækʃən/
American pronunciation/ɹɪfɹˈækʃən/
Refraction
[NOUN]
1

the amount by which a propagating wave is bent

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2

the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another

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Examples
1. Refraction still occurs.
2. This refraction has a couple of interesting results.
3. This bending of light is called refraction.
4. This story starts with refraction.
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