Refractive

Pronunciation: /rəˈfræktɪv/

Refractive (adj)

  1. Relating to how light changes direction when it passes from one material to another.
  2. Describing a material or lens property that affects how strongly light is bent.

Refractive (adjective)

Examples

  • The refractive surface bends light as it passes through.
  • Light bending happens when a refractive material changes direction.