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CATACAUSTIC
Etymology
Noun
catacaustic (plural catacaustics)
a caustic curve formed by light reflecting from a curved surface
(mathematics) 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
Source: Wiktionary
Cat`a*caus"tic, a. Etym: [Pref. cata + caustic.] (Physics)
Definition: Relating to, or having the properties of, a caustic curve formed by reflection. See Caustic, a. Nichol.
Cat`a*caus"tic, n. (Physics)
Definition: A caustic curve formed by reflection of light. Nichol.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DAZED
(adjective) in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock; “he had a dazed expression on his face”; “lay semiconscious, stunned (or stupefied) by the blow”; “was stupid from fatigue”
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