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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 mirrorsplay

  Familiarity information: CATOPTRIC used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


CATOPTRIC (adjective)


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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