refractile

adjective

re·​frac·​tile ri-ˈfrak-tᵊl How to pronounce refractile (audio)
-ˌtī(-ə)l
: capable of refracting : refractive

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of refractile was circa 1849

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“Refractile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refractile. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

refractile

adjective
re·​frac·​tile ri-ˈfrak-tᵊl How to pronounce refractile (audio) -ˌtīl How to pronounce refractile (audio)
: capable of refracting : refractive
refractile crystalline material in the retina
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