anaclastic

[ an-uh-klas-tik ]

adjective

, Optics.

1. of or relating to refraction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of anaclastic¹

1690–1700; < Greek anáklast ( os ) bent back (verbal adjective of anaklâ to refract, equivalent to ana- ana- + klân to break) + -ic

Example Sentences

Produced by the refraction of light, as seen through water; as, anaclastic curves.

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Springing back, as the bottom of an anaclastic glass. ÷ glass, a glass or phial, shaped like an inverted funnel, and with a very thin convex bottom.

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Anaclastic, an-a-klas′tik, adj. pertaining to refraction: bending back.

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The ancient doctrine of refracted light or dioptrics.—Anaclastic curves, the apparent curves formed at the bottom of a vessel full of water, or anything at great depths overboard to an eye placed in the air; also the heavenly vault as seen through the atmosphere.

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