catacaustic

1. In geometry, belonging to caustic curves formed by reflection.

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

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1. A caustic curve formed by light reflecting from a curved surface.

2. 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.

3. A caustic curve formed by reflection of light.

4. In optics, a caustic curve formed by the reflection of the rays of light: so called to distinguish it from the diacaustic, which is formed by refracted rays. see caustic, n., 3.

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staccati	12	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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8 Letters	Scrabble® Points
staccati	12