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catacaustic
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catacaustic, a. [Pref. cata + caustic.].
Relating to, or having the properties of, a caustic curve formed by reflection. See Caustic, a. Nichol. [1913 Webster]
catacaustic, n.
A caustic curve formed by reflection of light. Nichol. [1913 Webster]
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