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refringent

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re·frin·gent  (r-frnjnt)
adj.
Of, relating to, or producing refraction; refractive.
[Latin refringns, refringent-, present participle of refringere, to break up; see refract.]
refringent [rɪˈfrɪndʒənt]
adj
(Physics / General Physics) Physics of, concerned with, or causing refraction; refractive
[from Latin refringere to break up; see refract]
refringency , refringence n
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