Refractive
[ri'fræktiv]
Definition
(adj.) of or relating to or capable of refraction; 'the refractive characteristics of the eye' .
Edited by Andrea--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Serving or having power to refract, or turn from a direct course; pertaining to refraction; as, refractive surfaces; refractive powers.
Checker: Lucille
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Refracting.
Typist: Vilma
Examples
- The greater the refractive power of the lens, the greater the bending, and the nearer the principal focus to the lens. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- Flint glass contains lead; the lead makes the glass dense, and gives it great refractive power, enabling it to bend and separate light in all directions. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- The position of the principal focus depends not only on the shape of the lens, but also on the refractive power of the material composing the lens. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
Typist: Vilma