refringent

[ ri-frin-juhnt ]

adjective

1. refracting; refractive.

refringent

/ rɪˈfrɪndʒənt /

adjective

1. physics of, concerned with, or causing refraction; refractive

Derived Forms

• reˈfringency, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of refringent¹

1770–80; < Latin refringent- (stem of refringēns ), present participle of refringere to break up. See refract, -ent

Word History and Origins

Origin of refringent¹

C18: from Latin refringere to break up; see refract

Example Sentences

The endoplasm contains a number of large refringent granules—probably body products.

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