ca·top·tric (k -t p tr k) also ca·top·tri·cal (-tr-kl)adj. Of or relating to mirrors and reflected images. [Greek katoptrikos, from katoptron, mirror; see okw- in Indo-European roots.] ca·top trics n. |
catoptrics [kəˈtɒptrɪks]
n
(Physics / General Physics) (functioning as singular) the branch of optics concerned with reflection, esp the formation of images by mirrors
[from Greek katoptrikos, from katoptron mirror]
catoptric , catoptrical adj
catoptrics
the study of light reflection. — catoptric, catoptrical, adj. — catoptrically, adv.
See also: Light
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| Noun | 1. | catoptrics - branch of optics dealing with formation of images by mirrors optics - the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light |
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