refracted
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These devices work by measuring how much light has changed direction, or refracted, after passing through a liquid – indicating the volume of solids present.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Horsebit details and other house codes surfaced throughout, refracted through Demna’s more pointed, urban lens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
Susan Seidelman’s new memoir, ‘Desperately Seeking Something,’ traces the arc of American film over the last 45 years as refracted through her singular career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2024
The reddish color comes from the light being refracted by particles in the atmosphere.
From Slate ● Apr. 5, 2024
Impossible; for how many people did you know that refracted your own light to you?
From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
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