diacaustic

1 of 2

adjective

dia·​caus·​tic

¦dīə¦kȯstik

: relating to a caustic curve or caustic surface formed by refraction compare catacaustic

diacaustic

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: a diacaustic curve or surface

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

probably from French diacaustique, from dia- + caustique caustic, from Latin causticus

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