Refract word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "refract" word

[verb] determine the refracting power of (a lens)
[verb] subject to refraction, as of a light beam

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\Re*fract"\ (r?*fr$kt"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Refracted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Refracting}.] [L. refractus, p. p. of refringere; pref. re- re- + frangere to break: cf. F. r['e]fracter. SEe {FRacture}, and cf. {Refrain}, n.] 1. To bend sharply and abruptly back; to break off. 2. To break the natural course of, as rays of light orr heat, when passing from one transparent medium to another of different density; to cause to deviate from a direct course by an action distinct from reflection; as, a dense medium refrcts the rays of light as they pass into it from a rare medium.

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Let's analyse "refract" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TCARFER. Average typing speed for these characters is 1885 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .-. . ..-. .-. .- -.-. -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: refract: 5 + 1 = 6, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: refract: 9 + 5 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 3 + 2 = 35, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (1)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
R (2)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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