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refraction (n.)
1570s, from Late Latin
refractionem
(nominative
refractio
) "a breaking up," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin
refringere
"to break up," from
re-
"back" (see
re-
) + comb. form of
frangere
"to break" (see
fraction
).
