refractor
/rɪˈfræktər/
noun
- A telescope that uses lenses to bend light and form an image.
- Refractors are popular among beginners because they are easy to use.
- The amateur astronomer set up his refractor to observe Jupiter's moons.
- She saved up for months to buy a high-quality refractor for stargazing.
- A device or material that bends light or other waves, such as sound or radio waves.
- The submarine's sonar system includes a special refractor for sound waves.
- In physics class, we used a glass prism as a refractor to split white light.
- The lens acts as a refractor, focusing the light onto the sensor.