refractive

/rɪˈfræktɪv/
adjective
  1. Relating to or causing refraction; having the ability to bend light or other waves.
    • Water has a higher refractive index than air, which is why objects look bent underwater.
    • The refractive power of a lens determines how much it can focus light.
    • Opticians measure the refractive error in your eyes to prescribe the right glasses.
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