The bending of waves, particularly sound or light, as they pass through different mediums.

The change in direction of a wave due to a change in its speed when it passes from one medium to another.

जब तरंग एक माध्यम से दूसरे में गुजरती है तो उसकी गति में बदलाव के कारण दिशा में परिवर्तन।

English Usage: Understanding acoustic refraction is crucial for designing effective underwater communication systems.

Hindi Usage: acoustic refraction को समझना प्रभावी underwater संचार प्रणालियों के डिजाइन के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।