refractive > define
adjective
- Of or relating to or capable of refraction.
- usage: "the refractive characteristics of the eye"
- synonyms: refractile
- Capable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave. ).
- synonyms: deflective
by WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
(a.) Serving or having power to refract or turn from a direct course; pertaining to refraction; as, refractive surfaces; refractive powers.
by Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary