Dioptrics Synonyms & Definitions

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• DioptricsDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) The science of the refraction of light; that part of geometrical optics which treats of the laws of the refraction of light in passing from one medium into another, or through different mediums, as air, water, or glass, and esp. through different lenses; -- distinguished from catoptrics, which refers to reflected light.

• DioptricDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (a.) Alt. of Dioptrical
2. (n.) A dioptre. See Dioptre.
3. (a.) Of or pertaining to the dioptre, or to the metric system of numbering glasses.