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refractor

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re·frac·tor  (r-frktr)
n.
1. One that refracts.
2. A refracting telescope.
refractor [rɪˈfræktə]
n
1. (Physics / General Physics) an object or material that refracts
2. (Astronomy) another name for refracting telescope
Translations
refractor [rɪˈfræktəʳ] N → refractor m
refractor
n
(Phys) → brechendes Medium
(= telescope) → Refraktor m
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