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dioptric

di·op·tric [ dī óptrik ] or di·op·tri·cal [ dī óptrik'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. relating to branch of optics: relating to the study of how images are formed by lenses

2. relating to light's refractive powers: relating to the refractive powers of light or the measurement of the refractive power of a lens

[Mid-17th century. < Greek dioptrikos< dioptra (see diopter)]
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