refractive | ||
1. | [ adjective ] of or relating to or capable of refraction | |
Synonyms: | refractile | |
Examples: | "the refractive characteristics of the eye" |
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Related terms: | refraction | |
2. | [ adjective ] capable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave) | |
Synonyms: | deflective | |
Related terms: | crooked | |
Similar spelling: |
refract refractile refractivity refracture refraction refractory refractometer repressive reprocess rephrase |