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re·frac·tive

(rē-frak'tiv),

1. Pertaining to refraction.

2. Having the power to refract.

Synonym(s): refringent

re·frin·gent

(rĭ-frĭn′jənt)

adj.

Of, relating to, or producing refraction; refractive.

re·frac·tive

(rē-frak'tiv)

1. Pertaining to refraction.

2. Having the power to refract.
Synonym(s): refringent.

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