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(re-frac-tive) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. relating to the bending of light rays.

Example Sentence

The refractive glass made the image appear larger.

More Example Sentences

Refractive index affects how light travels.

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Rhymes

  • active

  • attractive
  • inactive
  • proactive
  • reactive
  • refractive

  • hyperactive
  • interactive
  • overactive
  • retroactive
  • unattractive

  • photorefractive
  • radioactive
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