catadioptric Meaning, Definition & Usage

Cat`a*di*op"tric, Cat`a*di*op"tric*al adjective (Also<

• Catadioptric
• Catadioptrical

)

Etymology

Pref. cata + dioptric: cf. F. catadioptrique.

Definitions

1. (Physics) Pertaining to, produced by, or involving, both the reflection and refraction of light; as, a catadioptric light. Hutton.