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Refractive
see synonyms of refractiveAdjective
1. refractile, refractive
of or relating to or capable of refraction
Example Sentences:'the refractive characteristics of the eye'
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Refractive
see synonyms of refractiveadjective
1.
of or concerned with refraction
2.
(of a material or substance) capable of causing refraction
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Refractive
see synonyms of refractiven.
1. The deflection of a wave, such as a light or sound wave, when it passes obliquely from one medium into another having a different index of refraction.
2. Astronomy The apparent change in position of a celestial object caused by the bending of light rays as they enter Earth's atmosphere.
3. Medicine
a. The ability of the eye to bend light so that an image is focused on the retina.
b. Determination of this ability in an eye.
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