dioptric
[ dahy-op-trik ]
/ daɪˈɒp trɪk /
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adjective
Optics. pertaining to dioptrics: dioptric images.
Optics, Ophthalmology. noting or pertaining to refraction or refracted light.
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Also di·op·tri·cal .
OTHER WORDS FROM dioptric
di·op·tri·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby dioptric
diopsimeter, dioptase, diopter, dioptometer, dioptre, dioptric, dioptric aberration, dioptrics, Dior, diorama, diorite
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British Dictionary definitions for dioptric
dioptric
dioptrical
/ (daɪˈɒptrɪk) /
adjective
of or concerned with dioptrics
of or denoting refraction or refracted light
Derived forms of dioptric
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Scientific definitions for dioptric
dioptric
[ dī-ŏp′trĭk ]
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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