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Record 1 1993-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
OBS

Produced by or based on reflection.

OBS

Opposed to dioptric. Said of lens used in lighthouses for navigation purposes

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
DEF

Relatif à la réflexion de la lumière.

CONT

On emploie dans les phares soit des appareils lenticulaires (dioptriques ou catadioptriques), soit des appareils à réflexion simple (catoptriques) (Larousse mensuel, janvier 1934, n° 323, p. 611)

Spanish

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