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Catadioptric

Catadioptric \Cat`a*di*op"tric\, Catadioptrical \Cat`a*di*op"tric*al\, a. [Pref. cata + dioptric: cf. F. catadioptrique.] (Physics) Pertaining to, produced by, or involving, both the reflection and refraction of light; as, a catadioptric light.
--Hutton.

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catadioptric

a. (context optics English) Of or pertaining to optical systems that employ both refraction (dioptric) and reflection (catoptric) elements.

Usage examples of "catadioptric".

This crib-lens's mount projected out way farther than a conventional lens, but it wasn't near as big around as a catadioptric lens.