dioptric
[ dahy-op-trik ]
/ daɪˈɒp trɪk /
adjective
Optics.
pertaining to dioptrics: dioptric images.
Optics, Ophthalmology.
noting or pertaining to refraction or refracted light.
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
dioptrically, adverbScientific 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.