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catoptrics

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ca·top·tric  (k-tptrk) 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·toptrics 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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Noun1.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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