ca·top·tric

(kə-tŏp′trĭk) also ca·top·tri·cal (-trĭ-kəl)

adj.

Of or relating to mirrors and reflected images.

[Greek katoptrikos, from katoptron, mirror; see ok^w- in Indo-European roots.]

ca·top′trics n.

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catoptric

- Means pertaining to a mirror, reflection, or reflector.

See also related terms for mirror.

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Adj.

catoptric - of or relating to catoptrics; produced by or based on mirrors

catoptrical

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