ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Catoptrics

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Catoptrics is a noun meaning The branch of optics dealing with reflection.

Meaning

The branch of optics dealing with reflection.

Example Sentences

'tis ordinary to see strange uncouth sights by catoptrics; who knows not that if in a dark room the light be admitted at one only little hole, and a paper or glass put upon it, the sun shining will represent on the opposite wall all such objects as are illuminated by his rays?

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include catoptrical, catoptron, catopter, caustic, dacryocystography, dacryocystogram.

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