Deviation
Deviation noun - A turning away from a course or standard.
Refraction and deviation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refraction" instead a noun "Deviation".
Refraction
Refraction noun - The change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another.
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Synonyms for Refraction
Deviation and refraction are semantically related. You can use "Deviation" instead a noun "Refraction".
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Related pairs
- bend and deviation
- bend and refraction
- divergence and deviation
- divergence and refraction
- curve and deviation
- curve and refraction
- swerve and deviation
- swerve and refraction
- alteration and deviation
- alteration and refraction
- angle and deviation
- angle and refraction
- diversion and deviation
- diversion and refraction
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