refractive

Relating to the bending of light or other waves as they pass from one medium to another.

• 🇪🇸Relativo a la refracción, es decir, al cambio de dirección que experimenta la luz u otras ondas al pasar de un medio a otro. También se aplica a lo que produce o está relacionado con dicho fenómeno.

1. Relating to refraction C1 formal scientific

   Of or relating to the bending of light, sound, or other waves as they pass from one medium to another.

   • The refractive index of water is higher than that of air.
   • Refractive errors in the eye can be corrected with glasses.
   • The lens has a special refractive coating to reduce glare.

   🇪🇸refractivo

   Sinónimos: refractile

2. Capable of changing wave direction C1 formal scientific

   Having the ability to alter the direction of a wave, such as light or sound, when it passes through a medium.

   • The prism is a refractive object that splits white light into colors.
   • Refractive materials are used in telescopes to focus light.
   • The sound waves were refractive as they passed through the warm air.

   🇪🇸Refractivo

   Sinónimos: refractile

• more refractive comparative form
• most refractive superlative form