diacaustic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Relating to the caustic curves formed by the refraction of light.
noun
  1. A refracting lens, which can be used to cauterise.
  2. The curve or surface formed by the intersection of refracted light rays.

Word forms

diacaustic diacaustics

Etymology

From dia- + caustic.

Related words

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