Deviation and Refraction

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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