Refractivity and Refraction

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Refractivity noun - The physical property of a medium as determined by its index of refraction.

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Refraction and refractivity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refraction" instead a noun "Refractivity".

Refraction noun - The change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another.

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Refractivity and refraction are semantically related. You can use "Refractivity" instead a noun "Refraction".

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