Definition
adjective
(1) Of, pertaining to, or relating to refraction.
(2) Capable of refracting; having the ability to refract.
Supplement
In biology, the term refractile is used when describing the ability of cellular granules to refract or scatter light.
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Definition adjective (1) Of, pertaining to, or relating to refraction. (2) Capable of refracting; having the ability to refract. Supplement In biology, the term refractile is used when describing the ability of cellular granules to refract or scatter light. Synonym(s): refractive Related term(s): refraction Mentioned in: Iridescent Cement line..
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