Refrangibility
51refrangible — [ri fran′jə bəl] adj. [< VL * refrangere (see REFRAIN2)] that can be refracted, as light rays refrangibility n. refrangibleness …
52spectrum — n. (pl. spectra) 1 the band of colours, as seen in a rainbow etc., arranged in a progressive series according to their refrangibility or wavelength. 2 the entire range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation. 3 a an image or distribution of… …
53refrangible — adj. that can be refracted. Derivatives: refrangibility n. Etymology: mod.L refrangibilis f. refrangere = L refringere: see REFRACT …
