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refract
[ ri-frakt ]
/ rÉȘËfrĂŠkt /
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verb (used with object)
to subject to refraction.
to determine the refractive condition of (an eye).
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refract
/ (rÉȘËfrĂŠkt) /
verb (tr)
to cause to undergo refraction
to measure the refractive capabilities of (the eye, a lens, etc)
Derived forms of refract
refractable, adjectiveWord Origin for refract
C17: from Latin refractus broken up, from refringere, from re- + frangere to break
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