diacaustic

English

Etymology

From dia- +‎ caustic.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɔːstɪk

Adjective

diacaustic (not comparable)

  1. Relating to the caustic curves formed by the refraction of light.

Noun

diacaustic (plural diacaustics)

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

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