lichtbrechung

This is the 9041st most frequent German word.


lichtbrechung

Refraction of light.


In this sentence, 'Lichtbrechung' refers to the physical phenomenon where light changes direction as it passes through a droplet, leading to a rainbow.

Die Lichtbrechung im Wassertropfen erzeugt einen Regenbogen.

The refraction of light in the water droplet creates a rainbow.


Here, 'Lichtbrechung' is used to explain the optical effect observed when looking at objects submerged in water.

Durch die Lichtbrechung wirkt der Stock unter Wasser gebrochen.

Due to the refraction of light, the stick appears bent under water.


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.

Die Wissenschaft der Lichtbrechung wird in der Optik untersucht.

The science of light refraction is studied in optics.