refringent
[ ri-frin-juhnt ]
adjective
refracting; refractive.
Origin of refringent
1Words Nearby refringent
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How to use refringent in a sentence
The endoplasm contains a number of large refringent granules—probably body products.
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British Dictionary definitions for refringent
refringent
/ (rɪˈfrɪndʒənt) /
adjective
physics of, concerned with, or causing refraction; refractive
Origin of refringent
1C18: from Latin refringere to break up; see refract
Derived forms of refringent
- refringency or refringence, noun
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