catadioptric

[ kat-uh-dahy-op-trik ]

adjectiveOptics.
  1. pertaining to or produced by both reflection and refraction.

Origin of catadioptric

1
First recorded in 1715–25; cata- + dioptric

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British Dictionary definitions for catadioptric

catadioptric

/ (ˌkætədaɪˈɒptrɪk) /


adjective
  1. involving a combination of reflecting and refracting components: a catadioptric telescope

Origin of catadioptric

1
C18: from cata- + dioptric

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Scientific definitions for catadioptric

catadioptric

[ kăt′ə-dī-ŏptrĭk ]


  1. Relating to both the reflection and refraction of light, especially by a combination of mirrors and lenses or by a prism. Catadioptric systems are used in Fresnel lenses, optical calibration equipment, and some telescopes. Compare catoptric dioptric.

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