catacaustic
catacaustic · catacaustics
A caustic curve formed by light reflecting from a curved surfaceA caustic curve formed by light reflecting from a curved surface
UK/ˌkætəˈkɔːstɪk/US/ˌkætəˈkɑstɪk/
Meaning
2 sensesA caustic curve formed by light reflecting from a curved surface
a caustic curve formed by light reflecting from a curved surface.
The envelope of all rays that emanate from a specified point (the radiant point) and reflect from a given curve; the evolute of the orthotomic
Forms
plural: catacaustics| Singular | catacaustic |
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regular