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re·frac·tor

(rĭ-frăk′tər)
n.
1. One that refracts.
2. A refracting telescope.
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refractor

(rɪˈfræktə)
n
1. (General Physics) an object or material that refracts
2. (Astronomy) another name for refracting telescope
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re•frac•tor

(rɪˈfræk tər)

n.
1. a person or thing that refracts.
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refractor

A telescope with a lens that refracts light onto a particular point that is magnified for the eye.
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Translations

refractor

[rɪˈfræktəʳ] N → refractor m
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refractor

n
(Phys) → brechendes Medium
(= telescope) → Refraktor m
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