re·frac·tion (r -fr k sh n)n. 1. The turning or bending of any wave, such as a light or sound wave, when it passes from one medium into another of different optical density. 2. Astronomy The apparent change in position of celestial objects caused by the bending of light rays entering Earth's atmosphere. 3. Medicine a. The ability of the eye to bend light so that an image is focused on the retina. b. Determination of the refractive characteristics of the eye. re·frac tion·al, re·fractive adj.re·frac tive·ly adv.re·frac tive·ness, re frac·tivi·ty (r frk-tv-t) n. |   refraction of light; i: angle of incidence; r: angle of refraction |
refractive [rɪˈfræktɪv]
adj
1. (Physics / General Physics) of or concerned with refraction
2. (Physics / General Physics) (of a material or substance) capable of causing refraction
refractively adv
refractiveness , refractivity [ˌriːfrækˈtɪvɪtɪ] n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | refractive - of or relating to or capable of refraction; "the refractive characteristics of the eye" |
| 2. | refractive - capable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave) crooked - having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned; "crooked country roads"; "crooked teeth" |
Translations
refractive
adj material, surface → brechend
refractive [rɪˈfræktɪv] adj → di or della rifrazione
refractive constant → indice m di rifrazione costante
refractive constant → indice m di rifrazione costante
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