REFRINGENT

Adjective

refringent (comparative more refringent, superlative most refringent)

That refracts; refractive

Source: Wiktionary


Re*frin"gent (-jent), a. Etym: [L. refringens, p. pr. of refringere. See Refract.]

Definition: Pertaining to, or possessing, refringency; refractive; refracting; as, a refringent prism of spar. Nichol.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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