dioptric
Optics. pertaining to dioptrics: dioptric images.
Optics, Ophthalmology. noting or pertaining to refraction or refracted light.
Origin of dioptric
1- Also di·op·tri·cal .
Other words from dioptric
- di·op·tri·cal·ly, adverb
Words Nearby dioptric
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How to use dioptric in a sentence
Another classification divides the instruments themselves into three classes: (a) catoptric, (b) dioptric and (c) catadioptric.
This optic embodied the first combination of dioptric and catoptric elements in one design (fig. 34).
In fixed dioptric lights there is, of course, no divergence in the horizontal plane.
This characteristic is usually exhibited by fixed dioptric apparatus fitted with some form of occulting mechanism.
The lenses employed are of cylindrical dioptric fixed-light form, usually 100 mm.
British Dictionary definitions for dioptric
dioptrical
/ (daɪˈɒptrɪk) /
of or concerned with dioptrics
of or denoting refraction or refracted light
Derived forms of dioptric
- dioptrically, adverb
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Scientific definitions for dioptric
[ dī-ŏp′trĭk ]
Relating to the refraction of light, especially by a lens. Dioptric lenses are used in Fresnel lenses and camera viewfinders. Compare catadioptric catoptric.
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