Definition of Refractive

1. Adjective. Of or relating to or capable of refraction. "The refractive characteristics of the eye"

Exact synonyms: Refractile
Partainyms: Refraction, Refraction
Derivative terms: Refract, Refract, Refractiveness, Refractivity

2. Adjective. Capable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave).
Exact synonyms: Deflective
Similar to: Crooked
Derivative terms: Deflect, Refract, Refract, Refractiveness, Refractivity

Definition of Refractive

1. a. Serving or having power to refract, or turn from a direct course; pertaining to refraction; as, refractive surfaces; refractive powers.

Definition of Refractive

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Refractive

1. Serving or having power to refract, or turn from a direct course; pertaining to refraction; as, refractive surfaces; refractive powers. Refractive index. The ratio of the sine of the angle of incidence to the sine of the angle of refraction for a ray passing out of one of the media into the other. Origin: Cf. F. Refractif. See Refract. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Refractive

refracted
refracted
refracted light
refractile
refractile
refracting
refracting
refracting angle of a prism
refracting telescope
refraction
refraction
refractionist
refractionometer
refractions
refractive (current term)
refractive (current term)
refractively
refractiveness
refractive accommodative esotropia
refractive amblyopia
refractive errors
refractive index
refractive index
refractive keratoplasty
refractive keratotomy
refractivities
refractivity
refractivity
refractometer
refractometer

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