Causing deflection.
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To cause to turn aside; to bend; as, rays of light are often deflected.
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To cause to turn aside; to bend; as, rays of light are often deflected.
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Serving or having power to refract, or turn from a direct course; pertaining to refraction; as, refractive surfaces; refractive powers.
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