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Meaning of "refractive" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF REFRACTIVE

refractive  [rɪˈfræktɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF REFRACTIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Refractive is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES REFRACTIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

refractive

Refraction

Refraction is the change in direction of a wave due to a change in its transmission medium. Refraction is essentially a surface phenomenon. The phenomenon is mainly in governance to the law of conservation of energy and momentum. Due to change of medium, the phase velocity of the wave is changed but its frequency remains constant. This is most commonly observed when a wave passes from one medium to another at any angle other than 90° or 0°. Refraction of light is the most commonly observed phenomenon, but any type of wave can refract when it interacts with a medium, for example when sound waves pass from one medium into another or when water waves move into water of a different depth. Refraction is described by Snell's law, which states that for a given pair of media and a wave with a single frequency, the ratio of the sines of the angle of incidence θ1 and angle of refraction θ2 is equivalent to the ratio of phase velocities in the two media, or...

Definition of refractive in the English dictionary

The definition of refractive in the dictionary is of or concerned with refraction. Other definition of refractive is capable of causing refraction.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH REFRACTIVE


abstractive
æbˈstræktɪv
active
ˈæktɪv
attractive
əˈtræktɪv
contractive
kənˈtræktɪv
detractive
dɪˈtræktɪv
diffractive
dɪˈfræktɪv
distractive
dɪsˈtræktɪv
extractive
ɪkˈstræktɪv
inactive
ɪnˈæktɪv
interactive
ˌɪntərˈæktɪv
overactive
ˌəʊvərˈæktɪv
photorefractive
ˌfəʊtəʊrɪˈfræktɪv
proactive
prəʊˈæktɪv
protractive
prəˈtræktɪv
radioactive
ˌreɪdɪəʊˈæktɪv
reactive
rɪˈæktɪv
retractive
rɪˈtræktɪv
subtractive
səbˈtræktɪv
tractive
ˈtræktɪv
unattractive
ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE REFRACTIVE

refract
refractable
refractary
refractile
refracting
refracting angle
refracting telescope
refraction
refractive index
refractively
refractiveness
refractivity
refractometer
refractometric
refractometry
refractor
refractories
refractorily
refractoriness
refractory

WORDS THAT END LIKE REFRACTIVE

addictive
alternative
collective
constrictive
cost-effective
defective
destructive
detective
directive
distinctive
effective
objective
perspective
productive
prospective
protective
reflective
reproductive
respective
selective
subjective

Synonyms and antonyms of refractive in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «refractive» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF REFRACTIVE

Find out the translation of refractive to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of refractive from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «refractive» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

屈光
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

refracción
570 millions of speakers

English

refractive
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अपवर्तक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الانكسار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

показатель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

refração
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আলোকরেখার বক্রগমন-ঘটিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

réfringent
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bias
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

brechend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

屈折
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

굴절
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Refractive
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khúc xạ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கதிர்ச்சிதர்வு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अपवर्तक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kırılma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rifrangente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

refrakcji
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

показник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

refracție
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διάθλασης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

refraktiewe
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

brytnings
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

refraktiv
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of refractive

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «REFRACTIVE»

The term «refractive» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.523 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «REFRACTIVE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about refractive

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «REFRACTIVE»

Discover the use of refractive in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to refractive and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Refractive Surgery: A Color Synopsis: A Color Synopsis
Written by highly experienced specialists, the book is designed for all members of the refractive surgery team, with the goal of turning to it for quick reference and confirmation of a diagnosis in every examining room!In comparison to ...
Louis E. Probst, John F. Doane, 2011
2
Refractive Surgery
This book covers all types of refractive surgical techniques in a step by step, easy to follow format.
Ashok Garg, Jorge L. Alió, 2010
3
Mastering Refractive IOLs: The Art and Science
This is a comprehensive educational resource addressing the most demanding and rapidly evolving area in cataract and refractive surgery today and the first book to cover both the clinical and nonclinical aspects of offering refractive IOL ...
David F. Chang, 2008
4
Refractive Lens Surgery
Refractive Lens Surgery - Represents a compilation of the best cutting edge practices for achieving success with refractive lens exchange - Provides the essential information you need to succeed during the current renaissance of intraocular ...
I. Howard Fine, Mark Packer, Richard S. Hoffman, 2005
5
Management of Complications in Refractive Surgery: With 44 ...
This lavishly illustrated guide is written by international opinion leaders with extensive experience in the practice of refractive surgery.
Jorge L. Alió y Sanz, Dimitri T. Azar, 2008
6
Refractive Surface Ablation: PRK, LASEK, Epi-LASIK, Custom, ...
With surface treatments gaining in popularity, a book that addresses in-depth analysis of the latest advancements is essential.
Paolo Vinciguerra, Fabrizio I. Camesasca, 2007
7
Textbook of Refractive Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery (ReLACS)
Edited and written by recognized leaders in the field, this book covers background, technical, clinical, and commercial aspects of this exciting technology.
Ronald R. Krueger, Jonathan H. Talamo, Richard L. Lindstrom, 2012
8
Refractive Surgery Nightmares: Conquering Refractive Surgery ...
Video CD-ROM Includes: • Post LASIK Iatrogenic Keratectasia • Flap Complications • Bimanual phacoemulsification • Phakic IOL • Hyperopic shifts after Radial keratotomy • Cataract after radial keratotomy This distinctive text and ...
Amar Agarwal, 2007
9
Cataract and Refractive Surgery: Progress III
The third volume of 'Cataract and Refractive Surgery' in the Essentials in Ophthalmology series highlights the remarkable advances that are taking place in both cataract and refractive surgery.
Thomas Kohnen, Douglas D. Koch, 2008
10
Refractive Errors: New Insights for the Healthcare ...
Refractive Errors: New Insights for the Healthcare Professional: 2011 Edition is a ScholarlyPaper™ that delivers timely, authoritative, and intensively focused information about Refractive Errors in a compact format.
‎2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «REFRACTIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term refractive is used in the context of the following news items.
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Opternative launches online refractive eye exam
Opternative Chicago-based Opternative has launched an online refractive eye exam service that helps consumers get prescriptions for glasses or contacts. «MobiHealthNews, Jul 15»
2
Anterior chamber depth measurement of fellow eye reduces …
Fellow-eye postoperative anterior chamber depth measurements taken 1 month after cataract surgery predicted refractive outcomes better than measurements ... «Healio, Jul 15»
3
India's Refractive Surgery Society Awards Special Gold Medal to …
CHENNAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society of India (IIRSI) awarded a Special Gold Medal to Nicholas T. Curtis, CEO of ... «Business Wire, Jul 15»
4
Focusing on refractive surgery
A shorter surgery time, lower cost and technological changes have helped make refractive surgeries such as PRK, which stands for photorefractive keratectomy, ... «Roanoke Times, Jun 15»
5
Survey of Refractive Surgery Devices Industry Pipeline Analysis …
ALBANY, NY, June 2015 — ResearchMoz.us includes new market research report ” Refractive Surgery Devices Industry Pipeline Analysis, Opportunity ... «Medgadget.com, Jun 15»
6
Intraoperative aberrometry reduces residual refractive astigmatism
Cataract surgery and toric IOL implantation yielded significantly less residual refractive astigmatism with intraoperative aberrometry than with standard methods, ... «Healio, Jun 15»
7
Refractive cataract surgery
Now, eye doctors are applauding a new laser technique that they said makes the process much safer and more predictable. This new laser cataract surgery is ... «WFMZ Allentown, May 15»
8
Intraoperative aberrometry may reduce residual refractive
Toric IOL implantation with intraoperative aberrometry was significantly more likely than standard techniques to yield less than 0.5 D of residual refractive ... «Healio, Apr 15»
9
Concentration Measurement with Refractive Index
There are many methods used to measure concentration including refractive index, conductivity, pH, and osmolality. However, when the FDA document was ... «Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, Apr 15»
10
Myopia is instigated in Children by Refractive Error
Refractive errors are common, and once identified, they can be managed very easily with r contact lenses or spectacles. Issues could arise once people have ... «Geek Infinite, Apr 15»

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