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单词 refractive
释义

refractive

adjective

re·​frac·​tive ri-ˈfrak-tiv How to pronounce refractive (audio)
1
: having power to refract
2
: relating or due to refraction
refractively adverb
refractiveness noun
refractivity
ˌrē-ˌfrak-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce refractive (audio)
ri-
noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Then, jury president Julianne Moore balanced her splashy, sheer, and refractive Alaïa with a demure low ponytail bound in a black bow, cementing the hair ribbon as one of the year’s most enduring finishing touches. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2022 People with persistent refractive error may need to wear glasses or contact lenses even after surgery, but this is less likely with the light-adjustable lens. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 28 July 2022 This astounding range of colors is due to the refractive nanostructures in hummingbird feather barbules. Grrlscientist, Forbes, 26 June 2022 His color palettes, which can range from brilliant orange and blue to crepuscular pinks and purples, seem to evoke land, sky and light in its myriad reflective and refractive states. Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2022 Known for their high refractive indices and high chromium content, the gems are top contenders for the title of world’s rarest emeralds, simply for the fact that the mines are largely tapped out. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2022 The second most common type is refractive amblyopia, which is when the eyes have a significant difference in prescription. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2021 The warm, refractive tones played well with Hadid's blonde (yet still slightly burnished) mane, her golden goddess vibes furthered by a saffron tee and gilded chain. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2021 Some children are progressing to high myopia, which is when a prescription or the refractive error is minus six diopters or more. Sumathi Reddy, WSJ, 31 May 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

refractive

adjective

re·​frac·​tive ri-ˈfrak-tiv How to pronounce refractive (audio)
1
: having power to refract
a refractive lens
2
: relating to or due to refraction
refractive phenomena
refractive dispersion of light
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