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Actual meaning of refraction of light

The definition of refraction which I found on wikipedia is In physics, refraction is the change in direction of a wave passing from one medium to another or from a gradual change in the medium. ...
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Difference between convexo-concave and concavo-convex lenses?

What is the difference between concavo-convex and convexo-concave lenses? We dont say convexo-plane for plano-convex. Does that mean concavo-convex and convexo-concave are essentially the same?
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