exflect

/ˈɛksflɛkt/ EX-fl-ekt

Definitions

1. verb

to reflect light in such a way that the apparent position of a source of light appears to be displaced from its true position

“The exflection of light through the prism made the image appear distorted.”

2. noun

the act or process of exflecting light

“The exflection of light through the prism was a key component of the experiment.”

Synonyms

  • deviation
  • refraction

Antonyms

  • normal refraction
  • straight passage