DEFLECTIVE

deflective, refractive

(adjective) capable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

deflective (comparative more deflective, superlative most deflective)

capable of causing deflection.

Source: Wiktionary


De*flect"ive, a.

Definition: Causing deflection. Deflective forces, forces that cause a body to deviate from its course.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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