Definition and Synonyms for Refractive

Definition of Refractive

1. Of or relating to or capable of refraction Adjective
2. Capable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave) Adjective Satellite

refraction
Noun
pertainym
1
1. the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another
refractiveness
Noun
derivation
2
1. the physical property of a medium as determined by its index of refraction
2. the physical property of a medium as determined by its index of refraction
refractivity
Noun
derivation
2
1. the physical property of a medium as determined by its index of refraction
2. the physical property of a medium as determined by its index of refraction
refract
Verb
derivation
4
1. determine the refracting power of (a lens)
2. subject to refraction
3. determine the refracting power of (a lens)
4. subject to refraction

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Etymology for refractive