how to pronounce refraction

/ɹɪˈfɹæk.ʃən/

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refraction is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of refraction in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… reflection and refraction decomposition …”

meanings of refraction

noun:

The degree to which a metal or compound can withstand heat.
The turning or bending of any wave, such as a light or sound wave, when it passes from one medium into another of different optical density.

refraction frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word refraction occurs in english on average 0.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics refraction can be related to

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1) education, science, and technology;