diacaustic

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English

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Etymology

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From dia- +‎ caustic.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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diacaustic (not comparable)

  1. Relating to the caustic curves formed by the refraction of light.

Noun

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diacaustic (plural diacaustics)

  1. A refracting lens, which can be used to cauterise.
  2. The curve or surface formed by the intersection of refracted light rays.

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