cata·di·op·tric
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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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“Catadioptric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catadioptric. Accessed 25 Sep. 2022.
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catadioptric
adjective
cata·di·op·tric
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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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The first known use of catadioptric was in 1723
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