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Webster 1913 Edition

Adj.

[Pref.

cata + caustic

(Physics)

Relating to, or having the properties of, a caustic curve formed by reflection. See

Adj.

Nichol.

Noun.

(Physics)

A caustic curve formed by reflection of light.

Nichol.

Adj.

Catacaustic curves, in geometry, are that species of caustic curves, which are formed by reflection.