HyperDic: refractive

English > 2 senses of the word refractive:
ADJECTIVEpertrefractive, refractileof or relating to or capable of refraction
allrefractive, deflectivecapable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave)
refractive > pronunciation
Soundsrahfrae'ktihv
Rhymesabortive ... vituperative: 304 rhymes with ihv...
English > refractive: 2 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningOf or relating to or capable of refraction.
Example"the refractive characteristics of the eye"
Synonymrefractile
Nounsrefractionthe change in direction of a propagating / propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another
refractivity, refractivenessthe physical property of a medium as determined by its index of refraction
Verbsrefractdetermine the refracting power of (a lens)
refractsubject to refraction
English > refractive: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningcapable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave).
Synonymdeflective
BroadercrookedHaving or marked by bends or angles
Spanishrefractiva, refractivo, refringente
Nounsrefractivity, refractivenessthe physical property of a medium as determined by its index of refraction
Verbsrefractdetermine the refracting power of (a lens)
refractsubject to refraction

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