What does "anaclastics" mean?

The part of optics that deals with the refraction of light.

What is a synonym for "anaclastics"?

Common synonyms include: dioptrics, dioptrics.

Anaclastics

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Noun

1
The part of optics that deals with the refraction of light. uncountable
"During these two centuries, the interest shown in the study of burning mirrors is an essential part of the comprehension of the development of catoptrics, anaclastics and dioptrics"

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dioptrics dioptrics

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"During these two centuries, the interest shown in the study of burning mirrors is an essential part of the comprehension of the development of catoptrics, anaclastics and dioptrics"

Etymology

See anaclastic and -ics.

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