See Also: Refractive(medicine)
refractive(dictionary)
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refractive (iou)



refractive adjective. E17.
[from REFRACT + -IVE.]
Stubborn, resistant. rare. E17.
That refracts light etc.; possessing or characterized by the power of refracting. L17.
Due to or caused by refraction. E18.
Of or pertaining to refraction. E18.
refractive index the ratio of the speed of electromagnetic radiation (esp. light) in a vacuum to its speed in a specified medium. specific refractive constant: see SPECIFIC adjective.
refractively adverb M20.
refractiveness noun M19.
refrac'tivity noun L19.