{Catoptric light}, a light in which the rays are concentrated by reflectors into a beam visible at a distance. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Catoptric — Ca*top tric, Catoptrical Ca*top tric*al, a. [Gr. ?. See {Catopter}.] Of or pertaining to catoptrics; produced by reflection. [1913 Webster] {Catoptric light}, a light in which the rays are concentrated by reflectors into a beam visible at a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Catoptric cistula — A catoptric cistula, also called a catoptric theatre or chest, is a box with several sides lined with mirrors, so as to magnify or multiply images of any object placed inside the box. Of these, there are various kinds for various purposes, such… … Wikipedia
catoptric — 1. adjective /kaˈtɒptɹɪk/ of, relating to, or produced by mirrors or reflections It leaned, toppled forward, and loomed out over the waters grim catoptric surface that stretched before her, and then completing a half somersault plunged headlong… … Wiktionary
catoptric — Relating to reflected light. [G. katoptron, mirror] * * * ca·top·tric kə täp trik adj being or using a mirror to focus light ca·top·tri·cal·ly tri k(ə )lē adv * * * ca·top·tric (kə topґtrik) [Gr. katoptrikos in a mirror] pertaining to a… … Medical dictionary
catoptric — adjective Etymology: Greek katoptrikos, from katoptron mirror, from katopsesthai to be going to observe, from kata + opsesthai to be going to see more at optic Date: circa 1766 being or using a mirror to focus light … New Collegiate Dictionary
catoptric — adj. pertaining to the branch of optics which studies reflected light from mirrors and shiny surfaces … English contemporary dictionary
catoptric — a. pertaining to reflection of light. ♦ catoptromancy, n. divination by gazing into mirror or crystal. ♦ catoptrics, n. study of reflection … Dictionary of difficult words
Cape Moreton Light — Cape Moreton Lighthouse, 2007 … Wikipedia
Catoptrical — Catoptric Ca*top tric, Catoptrical Ca*top tric*al, a. [Gr. ?. See {Catopter}.] Of or pertaining to catoptrics; produced by reflection. [1913 Webster] {Catoptric light}, a light in which the rays are concentrated by reflectors into a beam visible… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Baily Lighthouse — Infobox Lighthouse name = Baily Lighthouse caption = Howth head Lighthouse Co Dublin location = County Dublin coordinates = yearbuilt = yearlit = automated = yeardeactivated = foundation = construction = shape = marking = height = elevation =… … Wikipedia
