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REFRACTED

\ɹɪfɹˈaktɪd], \ɹɪfɹˈaktɪd], \ɹ_ɪ_f_ɹ_ˈa_k_t_ɪ_d]\

Definitions of REFRACTED

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.

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Turned from a direct course; bent back at an acute angle.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Bent back at an acute angle.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Bent backwards at an acute angle.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

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