In geometry, belonging to caustic curves formed by reflection.
noun.
In optics, a caustic curve formed by the reflection of the rays of light: so called to distinguish it from the diacaustic, which is formed by refracted rays. See caustic, n., 3.
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adjective.
Relating to, or having the properties of, a caustic curve formed by reflection. See caustic, a.
noun.
A caustic curve formed by reflection of light.
noun.
a caustic curve formed by lightreflecting from a curvedsurface
noun.
the envelope of all rays that emanate from a specified point (the radiant point) and reflect from a given curve; the evolute of the orthotomic
Word Usage
"You know the ordinary nephroid as the reflected catacaustic of a circle, the involute of Caley’s sextic, and a generally good-natured two-cusped epicycloid."