Como Pronunciar "refractor"
word
ɹəˈfɹæktɝ
ri-FRAK-ter
ɹɪfɹˈæktɐ
ri-FRAK-tuh
Definição
A refractor is a type of optical instrument, especially a telescope, that uses lenses to bend and focus light for viewing distant objects.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ɹəˈfɹæktɝ
Inglês Britânico
ɹɪfɹˈæktɐ
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
ri-FRAK-ter
UK
ri-FRAK-tuh
Ouça em Contexto
A refractor uses lenses to magnify distant stars.
The scientist looked at the moon through a refractor.
Many old telescopes are the refractor type.
He prefers a refractor because the images are usually sharper than with a reflector.