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Definition of: catacaustic
(kat′ə·kôs′tik) adjective Optics
Denoting a caustic curve formed by reflected rays of light: opposed to diacaustic.
—noun A catacaustic curve. [<CATA- + CAUSTIC (def. 3)]
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