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optical

1 of 1adjective
/ˈɑp.tɪ.kəl/
1

relating to sight or vision

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  • Optical illusions play tricks on the mind, challenging our perception of reality.
  • She visited an optical specialist to get her eyes examined and fitted for new glasses.
  • The telescope uses optical lenses to magnify distant celestial objects for observation.
  • The artist's paintings often explore optical effects and how light interacts with surfaces.
  • The company specializes in producing high-quality optical equipment for scientific research.
Synonyms:
opticvisualocular
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of or relating to light, the behavior of light, or the science of optics

  • The telescope uses an optical system to magnify distant stars.
  • Optical fibers transmit data using light signals.
  • The microscope relies on optical lenses for magnification.
  • He studied optical phenomena in the physics lab.
  • The optical properties of the material affect how it reflects light.
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of or relating to the eye

  • The optical nerve transmits signals from the retina to the brain.
  • The surgeon explained the optical anatomy of the human eye.
  • Optical structures in the diagram represent the eye's components.
  • The injury affected the optical region of the brain.
  • The study focused on the optical system in vertebrates.
Synonyms:
opticophthalmicocular