Catadioptric

Catadioptric
Catadioptric Cat`a*di*op"tric, Catadioptrical Cat`a*di*op"tric*al, a. [Pref. cata + dioptric: cf. F. catadioptrique.] (Physics) Pertaining to, produced by, or involving, both the reflection and refraction of light; as, a catadioptric light. --Hutton. [1913 Webster]

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  • catadioptric — adjective Of or pertaining to optical systems that employs both refractive (dioptric) and reflective (catoptric) elements. See Also: catadioptrics, catadioptrism …   Wiktionary

  • catadioptric — adj. pertaining to refraction and reflection of light (Optics) …   English contemporary dictionary

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