diacaustic

English

Etymology

dia- +‎ caustic

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɔːstɪk

Adjective

diacaustic (not comparable)

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

Noun

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.

See also

• catacaustic