catadioptric

adjective

cata·di·op·tric | \ ˌka-tə-dī-ˈäp-trik

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Definition of catadioptric

: belonging to, produced by, or involving both the reflection and the refraction of light

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Recent Examples on the Web The workshop will feature demonstrations on refractor, dobsonian, reflector and catadioptric telescopes. — Rebecca Hazen, Houston Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2018

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“Catadioptric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catadioptric. Accessed 23 Jul. 2021.

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catadioptric

adjective

cata·di·op·tric | \ ˌkat-ə-dī-ˈäp-trik

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Medical Definition of catadioptric

: belonging to, produced by, or involving both the reflection and the refraction of light catadioptric prisms

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