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1. refractive
adjective. ['rəˈfræktɪv'] of or relating to or capable of refraction.
Antonyms
Etymology
- -ive (English)
- -if (Anglo-Norman)
- refract (English)
Rhymes with Refractive Index
Sentences with refractive-index
1. Noun Phrase
The refractive index of the medium is proportional to the change in the angle of the light rays.
2. Noun Phrase
Luster and refractive index measure that light play.
3. Noun Phrase
If a gemstone has the same refractive index, the stone will disappear when placed in the matching oil.
4. Noun Phrase
Refractometers are typically used to determine the refractive index of a liquid sample.
2. refractive
adjective. ['rəˈfræktɪv'] capable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave).
Synonyms
Etymology
- -ive (English)
- -if (Anglo-Norman)
- refract (English)
3. index
noun. ['ˈɪndɛks'] a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- index (Latin)
- indico (Latin)
4. index
verb. ['ˈɪndɛks'] list in an index.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- index (Latin)
- indico (Latin)
5. index
noun. ['ˈɪndɛks'] a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time.
Synonyms
Etymology
- index (Latin)
- indico (Latin)
6. index
noun. ['ˈɪndɛks'] a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- index (Latin)
- indico (Latin)
8. index
noun. ['ˈɪndɛks'] an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- index (Latin)
- indico (Latin)