catoptric

American  

[kuh-tahp-trik] / kəˈtɑp trɪk /

adjective

1. Optics. of or relating to optical reflection, or to a mirror or other reflector.

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catoptric Scientific  

/ kə-tŏp′trĭk /

1. Relating to the reflection of light, especially by a mirror. Catoptric lenses are used in Fresnel lenses and many telescopes.

2. Compare catadioptric dioptric

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Other Word Forms

• catoptrical adjective
• catoptrically adverb
• catoptrics noun

Example Sentences

Each of the white towers is sixty-one feet high, and contains a brilliant fixed catoptric or reflecting light.

From A Yacht Voyage Round England by Kingston, William Henry Giles

The lantern consists of a brilliant catoptric fixed light, produced by nineteen Argand lamps.

From A Yacht Voyage Round England by Kingston, William Henry Giles

The floating lights of England are illuminated by means of lamps with metallic reflectors, on what is styled the catoptric system.

From The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

In France M. Téulère, a Member of the Royal Corps of Engineers of Bridges and Roads, is regarded as the inventor of the catoptric system of lights.

From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 by Whymper, Frederick

The adoption of such a method has led to what is called the catoptric system of lights.

From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 by Whymper, Frederick