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English
Etymology
From dia- + caustic.
Pronunciation
Adjective
diacaustic (not comparable)
- Relating to the caustic curves formed by the refraction of light.
Noun
diacaustic (plural diacaustics)
- A refracting lens, which can be used to cauterise.
- The curve or surface formed by the intersection of refracted light rays.
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