anaclastic

an·a·clas·tic

[an-uh-klas-tik]
adjective Optics. (formerly)
of or pertaining to refraction.

Origin:
1690–1700; < Greek anáklast(os) bent back (verbal adjective of anaklâ to refract, equivalent to ana- ana- + klân to break) + -ic

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