caustic curve

caus·tic curve

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Definitions of caustic curve words

noun caustic curve a curve formed by the intersection of a caustic surface with a plane 3
noun caustic curve a curve formed by a plane section of a caustic surface. 1
noun caustic curve (optics) A curve to which the ray of light, reflected or refracted by another curve, are tangents, the reflecting or refracting curve and the luminous point being in one plane. 0

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1720-30

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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