Definition Synonyms
Definition of optical - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
visionTECH. related to sight or visionTECH.
- The optical illusion made the picture seem to move.
2.
lightTECH. involving visible lightTECH.
- The optical spectrum includes all visible colors.
3.
technologyTECH. using light-sensitive technologyTECH.
- The camera has an optical sensor.
Expressions with optical
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visual experience that tricks the eyes or mind
The optical illusion made the lines look bent.
instrument magnifying distant objects using light
The optical telescope revealed details of the distant mountain.
store or clinic offering eye exams and selling glasses or contacts
She booked an eye test at the local optical center downtown.
flat disc storing data read by laser light
She burned her photos onto an optical disc.
device that reads and writes data on optical discs
The computer has an optical disk drive for reading DVDs.
flexible, clear fiber made of glass or plastic for sending light
The optical fiber carries internet data as light signals.
cable made of thin glass fibers
The internet connection uses an optical fiber cable.
flexible glass or plastic fiber used to send light signals
The internet uses optical fibre for fast data transfer.
device used to enhance vision by manipulating light
The telescope is an optical instrument used by astronomers.
technology reading marks on paper with a scanner
Optical mark reading is used in standardized tests.
handheld cursor controller that uses illumination and sensors to track motion
My optical mouse stopped tracking when dust covered the sensor.
event involving the behavior or properties of light
A rainbow is a beautiful optical phenomenon.
camera feature that magnifies subjects by moving lens parts instead of cropping
Use the optical zoom to get closer without losing image quality.
imperfection in image caused by lens or mirror
The telescope's optical aberration blurred the star images.
technology for converting images of text into machine-encoded text
Optical character recognition software can digitize printed documents quickly.
measure of light absorption by a medium
The optical density of the lens determines how much light it blocks.
storage device using laser light to read and write data
He saved the presentation on an optical disk for backup.
device that reads and writes data on optical discs
He installed a new optical drive to burn his favorite movies onto DVDs.
pattern of motion in a visual scene
The algorithm calculates the optical flow to track movement.
type of glass used in making lenses and other optical instruments
The microscope's clarity depends on the quality of the optical glass used.
degree to which a material blocks light
The optical opacity of the glass reduced visibility.
the amount of light energy emitted or received
The optical power of the laser was measured in milliwatts.
rotation of polarized light as it passes through certain substances
The optical rotation of the solution was measured to determine its concentration.
device converting printed material into digital form
The optical scanner quickly digitized the entire document.
Origin of optical
Greek, optikos (of sight)
Terms with optical included in their meaning
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astronomy
optical instrument for viewing distant objects
optics
optical device for viewing distant objects
optical tool
handheld lens for making objects appear larger
optics
optical piece of glass or plastic that makes objects look larger
optics
act of adjusting an optical instrument for clarity
optical device
optical or laser device for computer navigation
science
optical instrument for viewing small objects
vision
unaided human vision without optical instruments
optics
the adjustment of an optical device for clarity
optics
lens closest to the object in an optical device
technology
magnetic or optical media for recording
optical device
intersecting lines or wires in a sight for aiming
optical device
part of a telescope or microscope that you look through
optical effect
visual distortion in air caused by heat
toy
optical toy with mirrors and colored pieces
optical phenomena
optical illusion of water in desert or on a road
optics
lens or part in optical instruments
optics
optical illusion of motion from rapid still pictures
technology
device that automatically focuses optical instruments
technology
cable containing one or more optical fibers for transmitting light
optical tool
device that enlarges objects visually
optical component
lens or system of lenses used to magnify objects
optical instrument
telescope using mirrors to gather and focus light
optical device
compact telescope for observing distant objects
Examples of optical in a sentence
The optical device enhanced their ability to see distant objects. The optical device magnified the image. Optical sensors detect light changes. The device uses optical technology for precision. Optical systems are crucial in modern communications.
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- French:optique, lumineux, ...
- German:optisch, ...
- Italian:ottico, ...
- Spanish:óptico, óptica, ...
- Portuguese:óptico, ...
- Chinese:视觉的, 光学的, ...
- Japanese:視覚の, 光の, ...
- Arabic:بَصَرِيّ, ضَوْئِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:אוֹפְטִי, חֲזוּתִי, ...
- Russian:оптический, световой, ...
- Ukrainian:оптичний, візуальний, ...
- Hindi:दृष्टि संबंधी, प्रकाशीय, ...
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