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catoptrics
[kuh-top-triks]
noun
(used with a singular verb)
the branch of optics dealing with the formation of images by mirrors.
catoptrics
/ əˈɒٰɪ /
noun
(functioning as singular) the branch of optics concerned with reflection, esp the formation of images by mirrors
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Other Word Forms
- catoptric adjective
- catoptrical adjective
- catoptrically adverb
- ˈٴDZٰ adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of catoptrics1
1560–70; < Greek 첹ٴDZٰó, equivalent to áٴDZٰ ( on ) mirror ( kat- cat- ( def. ) + op- see + -tron suffix of instruments) + -ikos -ic; -ics
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Word History and Origins
Origin of catoptrics1
C18: from Greek katoptrikos, from katoptron mirror
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The science of reflected light, now called catoptrics.
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Concerning other aids; besides what the masters of the catoptrics, phonocamptics, otacoustics, &c., have done, something has been attempted by the Royal Society; and you know the industrious Kircher has much laboured.
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