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catoptric

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  1. Relating to the reflection of light, especially by a mirror. Catoptric lenses are used in Fresnel lenses and many telescopes.
  2. Compare catadioptric


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The adoption of such a method has led to what is called the catoptric system of lights.

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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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The lantern consists of a brilliant catoptric fixed light, produced by nineteen Argand lamps.

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The floating lights of England are illuminated by means of lamps with metallic reflectors, on what is styled the catoptric system.

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