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
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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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