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These are the words we will use during our Light unit
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| reflection | the bouncing of light off other objects |
| refraction | the bending of light as it passes from one material to another |
| translucent | relating to an object that reflects some light, absorbs come light, and transmits some light |
| transparent | relating to an object that allows most of the light hitting it to pass through |
| opaque | not allowing light to pass through |
| luminous | producing light |
| light ray | a straight line in which light travels from a source |
| absorption | when an object soaks in something like a sponge |
| medium | a substance that light travels througth |
| color perception | how a person sees colors |