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dioptric

[dahy-op-trik]
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adjective
  1. Optics. pertaining to dioptrics: dioptric images.
  2. Optics, Ophthalmology. noting or pertaining to refraction or refracted light.
Also di·op·tri·cal.

Origin of dioptric

From the Greek word dioptrikós, dating back to 1625–35. See diopter, -ic
Related formsdi·op·tri·cal·ly, adverb
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Examples from the Web for dioptric

Historical Examples

  • Two methods of lighting have been employed—the Catoptric and the Dioptric systems.

    Grace Darling

    Eva Hope

  • In order to complete the dioptric apparatus a lens is necessary.

    The Origin of Vertebrates

    Walter Holbrook Gaskell

  • We have (with the consent of the author) altered these to the dioptric system.

  • In fishes and reptiles, as Owen has remarked, "The range of gradation of dioptric structures is very great."

  • A new lantern and dioptric apparatus were erected on the tower in 1902.

British Dictionary definitions for dioptric

dioptric

dioptrical

adjective
  1. of or concerned with dioptrics
  2. of or denoting refraction or refracted light
Derived Formsdioptrically, adverb
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dioptric in Science

dioptric

[dī-ŏp′trĭk]
  1. Relating to the refraction of light, especially by a lens. Dioptric lenses are used in Fresnel lenses and camera viewfinders. Compare catadioptric catoptric.
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