"catadioptric" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˌkæt.ə.daɪˈɑp.tɹɪk/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˌkæ.ɾə.daɪˈɔp.ɾɹɪk/ [General-American], /ˌkæ.ɾə.daɪˈɔp.ɾɹək/ [General-American]
Etymology: From cata- + dioptric. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|cata|dioptric}} cata- + dioptric Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} catadioptric (not comparable)
  1. (optics) Of or pertaining to optical systems that employ both refractive (dioptric) and reflective (catoptric) elements. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Optics Related terms: catadioptrics Translations (of or pertaining to optical systems): catadiottrico (Italian)

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