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catadioptric

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cat⋅a⋅di⋅op⋅tric

  [kat-uh-dahy-op-trik]
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–adjective Optics.
pertaining to or produced by both reflection and refraction.
Origin:
1715–25; cata- + dioptric
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cat·a·di·op·tric   (kāt'ə-dī-ŏp'trĭk)   
adj.  Of or relating to an optical system that uses both reflective and refractive optical devices.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: cata·di·op·tric
Pronunciation: "kat-&-dI-'äp-trik
Function: adjective
: belonging to, produced by, or involvingboth the reflection and the refraction of light <catadioptric prisms>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Science Dictionary
catadioptric   (kāt'ə-dī-ŏp'trĭk)  Pronunciation Key 
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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