: belonging to, produced by, or involving both the reflection and the refraction of light
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe workshop will feature demonstrations on refractor, dobsonian, reflector and catadioptric telescopes. Rebecca Hazen, Houston Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2018
Word History
First Known Use
1723, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
catadioptric
adjective
cata·di·op·tric ˌkat-ə-dī-ˈäp-trik
: belonging to, produced by, or involving both the reflection and the refraction of light