English edit

Etymology edit

dia- +‎ caustic

Pronunciation edit

Adjective edit

diacaustic (not comparable)

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

Noun edit

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 edit