dioptric

[ dahy-op-trik ]

adjective
  1. Optics. pertaining to dioptrics: dioptric images.

  2. Optics, Ophthalmology. noting or pertaining to refraction or refracted light.

Origin of dioptric

1
From the Greek word dioptrikós, dating back to 1625–35. See diopter, -ic
  • Also di·op·tri·cal .

Other words from dioptric

  • di·op·tri·cal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for dioptric

dioptric

dioptrical

/ (daɪˈɒptrɪk) /


adjective
  1. of or concerned with dioptrics

  2. of or denoting refraction or refracted light

Derived forms of dioptric

  • dioptrically, adverb

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Scientific definitions for dioptric

dioptric

[ dī-ŏptrĭk ]


  1. 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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