refractions
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Noun
- The change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another
- The amount by which a propagating wave is bent
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| 1 | reaction | 3 | 124 |
| 2 | relations | 3 | 102 |
| 3 | reactions | 3 | 42 |
| 4 | fraction | 2 | 23 |
| 5 | fractions | 2 | 20 |
| 6 | reflections | 3 | 7 |
| 7 | factions | 2 | 6 |
| 8 | reformation | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | creations | 3 | 4 |
| 10 | retraction | 3 | 1 |
| 11 | frictions | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | fractious | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | refractors | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | refrains | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | reparations | 4 | 0 |
| 16 | infractions | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | extractions | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | refractor | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | reflation | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | exactions | 3 | 0 |
| 21 | erections | 3 | 0 |
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Pseudosteady shock refraction over water wedges: weak and strong incident shock strength groups
Oct 17, 2025 Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Oct 17, 2025 Cambridge University Press & Assessment