optical density
ˈɒptɪkəl ˈdɛnsɪti
optical densities
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Definition of optical density - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

physicsTECH.measure of light absorption by a mediumTECH.
  • The optical density of the lens determines how much light it blocks..
  • The optical density of the filter affects the image quality.
  • Scientists measured the optical density of the solution.
absorbance
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Expressions with optical

optical illusionn.
visual experience that tricks the eyes or mind
The optical illusion made the lines look bent.
optical telescopen.
instrument magnifying distant objects using light
The optical telescope revealed details of the distant mountain.
optical centern.
store or clinic offering eye exams and selling glasses or contacts
She booked an eye test at the local optical center downtown.
optical discn.
flat disc storing data read by laser light
She burned her photos onto an optical disc.
optical disk driven.
device that reads and writes data on optical discs
The computer has an optical disk drive for reading DVDs.
optical fibern.
flexible, clear fiber made of glass or plastic for sending light
The optical fiber carries internet data as light signals.

Expressions with density

low-densityadj.
having few people or buildings in an area
The suburb is a low-density residential area.
double densityadj.
having twice the usual number of components
The double density circuit board improves performance.
traffic densityn.
measure showing how many moving vehicles occupy part of a route
The city monitors traffic density on the highway during rush hour.
high-densityadj.
having a high concentration of a substance or component
high-density housing areas accommodate more people per square mile..
density rangen.
spread between lowest and highest density values in a set or system
This film's density range allows detailed viewing of both bone and soft tissue.
pixel densityn.
measure of how many pixels fit in a set length of screen
Higher pixel density makes text look sharper on the phone display.
population densityn.
average number of people per unit area
The population density of the city is 5,000 people per square mile.
power densityn.
amount of power produced or used per unit area volume or mass
The new battery has a higher power density than traditional models.
bone densityn.
measure of mineral concentration in bones
Doctors assess bone density to check for osteoporosis.
bone mineral densityn.
measure of mineral content in bones
Her bone mineral density test showed increased risk of osteoporosis.

Terms related to optical density

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densedenselydensenessopticopticallyopticianopticsoptometrydiffractionfluorescenceluminescencephotometry

Terms with optical density included in their meaning

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ODacr.
acr: optical density
measurement of how much light is blocked by a material
densitometern.
image lab
instrument measuring optical, photographic, or x-ray film density
densitometryn.
measurement technique
measurement of optical or mass density in a material

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  1. French:densité optique, ...
  2. German:optische Dichte, ...
  3. Italian:densità ottica, ...
  4. Spanish:densidad óptica, ...
  5. Portuguese:densidade ótica, ...
  6. Chinese:光学密度, ...
  7. Japanese:光学密度, ...
  8. Arabic:كَثَافَة ضَوْئِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:צְפִיפוּת אוֹפְּטִית, ...
  10. Russian:оптическая плотность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:оптична густина, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रकाशीय घनत्व, ...

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