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optics

About 3.13 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun The physics of light and vision: basic optical science.
    a PhD in the optics of liquid crystals
  2. noun Technology that makes use of such physics: applied optical science; business lines making use of such technology.
    defense R&D investments in both optics and electronics
  3. noun The light-related aspects of a device.
    the optics of liquid crystals under certain laboratory conditions
  4. noun Perception, image, public relations, especially in politics.
    His policy prescription was sound, but the optics were horrible.
  5. noun plural of optic

Similar words

ocular eye oculus opthalmic peeper optical visual lens perspective lines

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