anaclastic

[ an-uh-klas-tik ]

adjective

, Optics.

1. of or relating to refraction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of anaclastic¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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