refractile

adjective

re·frac·tile ri-ˈfrak-tᵊl $How to pronounce refractile (audio)$ -ˌtī(-ə)l $How to pronounce refractile (audio)$

: capable of refracting : refractive

First Known Use

circa 1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of refractile was circa 1849

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“Refractile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refractile. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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refractile

adjective

re·frac·tile ri-ˈfrak-tᵊl $How to pronounce refractile (audio)$ -ˌtīl $How to pronounce refractile (audio)$

: capable of refracting : refractive

refractile crystalline material in the retina

Last Updated: 4 Nov 2025 - Definition revised

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