The Collaborative International Dictionary
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.
Wiktionary
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.