anaclastic

[ an-uh-klas-tik ]

adjectiveOptics.(formerly)

of or relating to refraction.

Origin of anaclastic

¹

1690–1700; <Greek anáklast(os) bent back (verbal adjective of anaklâ to refract, equivalent to ana-ana- + klân to break) + -ic

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How to use anaclastic in a sentence

anaclastic, an-a-klas′tik, adj. pertaining to refraction: bending back.
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