No. 9,041 in German
lichtbrechung
Refraction of light.
In a sentence
Die Lichtbrechung im Wassertropfen erzeugt einen Regenbogen.
The refraction of light in the water droplet creates a rainbow.
In this sentence, 'Lichtbrechung' refers to the physical phenomenon where light changes direction as it passes through a droplet, leading to a rainbow.
Durch die Lichtbrechung wirkt der Stock unter Wasser gebrochen.
Due to the refraction of light, the stick appears bent under water.
Here, 'Lichtbrechung' is used to explain the optical effect observed when looking at objects submerged in water.
Die Wissenschaft der Lichtbrechung wird in der Optik untersucht.
The science of light refraction is studied in optics.
In this example, 'Lichtbrechung' is used to describe the field of study within physics that deals with how light behaves when it passes through different media.
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