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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Refraction Refraction The term 'Refraction' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' the process by which the direction of a wave moving in shallow water at an angle to the bottom contours is changed. the part of the wave moving shoreward in shallower water travels more slowly than that portion in deeper water, causing the wave to turn or bend to become parallel to the contours. '. The term 'Refraction' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' Changes in the direction of energy propagation as a result of density changes within the propagating medium. In weather terms, this is important on determining how a radar beam reacts in the atmosphere'. Previous 5 Terms: reflexive property reflexology Reforestation Reformulated blendstock for oxygenate blending (RBOB) Reformulated gasoline Next 5 Terms: Refractive Index Refractivity refractometer Refrigeration unit Refuge compatibility requirements About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.