Physics Experiments Terminology

noun a type of inflatable object, typically used for decoration or transportation

• The hot air balloon slowly ascended into the sky, carrying its passengers on a peaceful journey.
• We bought a bunch of balloons for the party to make it more festive.
• Check out that massive balloon animal at the fair!
• Her ego was like a balloon, always inflated and ready to burst at any moment.

noun a substance or material that has the property of refracting light or other electromagnetic radiation

• The refractant properties of the lens caused the light to bend as it passed through.
• The glasses have some sort of refractant thing going on that makes everything look clearer.
• I heard those sunglasses are made with some cool refractant technology.
• Her words acted as a refractant, changing the way I saw the situation.