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CATOPTRIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does catoptric mean?
• CATOPTRIC (adjective)
The adjective CATOPTRIC has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to catoptrics; produced by or based on mirrors
Familiarity information: CATOPTRIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to catoptrics; produced by or based on mirrors
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
catoptric; catoptrical
Pertainym:
catoptrics (branch of optics dealing with formation of images by mirrors)
Derivation:
catoptrics (branch of optics dealing with formation of images by mirrors)
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