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refractive

ref·rac·tive

US/rʌˈfræktɪv/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or relating to or capable of refraction

  • “the refractive characteristics of the eye”
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2.

capable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave)

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Origin

From refract + -ive.

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