Associations to the word «Refractive»

Wiktionary

REFRACTIVE, adjective. Describing that which refracts.
REFRACTIVE INDEX, noun. (physics) The ratio of the speed of light in air or vacuum to that in another medium.

Dictionary definition

REFRACTIVE, adjective. Of or relating to or capable of refraction; "the refractive characteristics of the eye".
REFRACTIVE, adjective. Capable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave).

Wise words

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C. S. Lewis