n. a caustic curve formed by light reflecting from a curved surface
n. 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
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adj. Relating to, or having the properties of, a caustic curve formed by reflection. See caustic, a.
n. A caustic curve formed by reflection of light.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
In geometry, belonging to caustic curves formed by reflection.
n. 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.