refractive

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

• 🇵🇹Relativo à refração, isto é, ao desvio ou curvatura da luz ou de outras ondas ao passar de um meio para outro.

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.

   🇵🇹Refrativo

   Sinônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Capaz de alterar a direção da onda

   Sinônimos: refractile

• more refractive comparative form
• most refractive superlative form