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catoptrics

[ kuh-top-triks ]

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. the branch of optics dealing with the formation of images by mirrors.


catoptrics

/ °ìəˈ³ÙÉ’±è³Ù°ùɪ°ì²õ /

noun

  1. functioning as singular the branch of optics concerned with reflection, esp the formation of images by mirrors
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ³¦²¹Ëˆ³Ù´Ç±è³Ù°ù¾±³¦, adjective
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  • ³¦²¹Â·³Ù´Ç±èt°ù¾±³¦ ³¦²¹Â·³Ù´Ç±èt°ù¾±Â·³¦²¹±ô adjective
  • ³¦²¹Â·³Ù´Ç±èt°ù¾±Â·³¦²¹±ô·ly adverb
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of catoptrics1

1560–70; < Greek °ì²¹³Ù´Ç±è³Ù°ù¾±°ìó²õ, equivalent to °ìá³Ù´Ç±è³Ù°ù ( on ) mirror ( kat- cat- ( def ) + op- see + -tron suffix of instruments) + -ikos -ic; -ics
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˜yÐÄvlog 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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