Refractor
noun
A tool that bends light.
The telescope uses a refractor to make distant objects appear closer
Often appears as...
- refractor telescope
- light refractor
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Something that changes the direction of something.
In the game of pool, the sides of the table act as refractors for the balls
Often appears as...
- direction refractor
- game refractor
noun
A tool that bends light.
The telescope uses a refractor to make distant objects appear closer
Often appears as...
- refractor telescope
- light refractor
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Something that changes the direction of something.
In the game of pool, the sides of the table act as refractors for the balls
Often appears as...
- direction refractor
- game refractor
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Optics Use
Refractors bend light for instruments like telescopes, cameras, and microscopes.
The microscope's refractor enhanced the image clarity.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Term
Used in science and technical discussions, not in everyday conversation.
We studied how the refractor impacts light waves in physics class.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Objects
Linked to specific objects, 'refractor' isn't used for anything that bends light.
She adjusted the telescope's refractor to view the stars.
Pro Tip 1/3Optics Use
Refractors bend light for instruments like telescopes, cameras, and microscopes.
The microscope's refractor enhanced the image clarity.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Term
Used in science and technical discussions, not in everyday conversation.
We studied how the refractor impacts light waves in physics class.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Objects
Linked to specific objects, 'refractor' isn't used for anything that bends light.
She adjusted the telescope's refractor to view the stars.
Pro Tip 1/3Optics Use
Refractors bend light for instruments like telescopes, cameras, and microscopes.
The microscope's refractor enhanced the image clarity.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Term
Used in science and technical discussions, not in everyday conversation.
We studied how the refractor impacts light waves in physics class.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Objects
Linked to specific objects, 'refractor' isn't used for anything that bends light.
She adjusted the telescope's refractor to view the stars.
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