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dioptric

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di·op·tric  (d-ptrk) also di·op·tri·cal (-tr-kl)
adj.
1. Of or relating to dioptrics.
2. Relating to optical refraction; refractive.
[From Greek dioptrikos, of a diopter, from dioptr, diopter; see diopter.]
dioptric [daɪˈɒptrɪk], dioptrical
adj
1. (Physics / General Physics) of or concerned with dioptrics
2. (Physics / General Physics) of or denoting refraction or refracted light
dioptrically  adv
dioptric  (d-ptrk)
Relating to the refraction of light, especially by a lens. Dioptric lenses are used in Fresnel lenses and camera viewfinders. Compare catadioptriccatoptric


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