What is "refractive" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does refractive mean in English? Meaning of refractive definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "refractive" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "refractive": of or relating to or capable of refraction

Adjective

  • Meaning: of or relating to or capable of refraction
  • Example: the refractive characteristics of the eye
  • Synonyms: refractile refractive
  • Meaning of "refractive": capable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave)

    Adjective

  • Meaning: capable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave)
  • Synonyms: deflective refractive
  • Similar: crooked
  • Adjective: Describing that which refracts.
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    refractive in English: refractive
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