refractive

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

• 🇨🇳指光或其他波在从一种介质进入另一种介质时发生折射的，或与折射有关的。

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.

   🇨🇳折射的

   同义词: 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.

   🇨🇳能改变波的方向的

   同义词: refractile

• more refractive comparative form
• most refractive superlative form