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lens in Malay

kanta

/lɛnz/

lens in Malay: kanta, lensa. In English, lens means an object, usually made of glass, that focuses or defocuses the light that passes through it.

Malay words for lens

object focusing or defocusing the light passing through it
kanta, lensa

English meaning of lens

  1. noun An object, usually made of glass, that focuses or defocuses the light that passes through it.
  2. noun A device which focuses or defocuses other waves or radiation, such as microwave radiation, electron beams, sound waves (acoustic lenses), or explosions (explosive lenses).
  3. noun A convex shape bounded by two circular arcs, joined at their endpoints, the corresponding concave shape being a lune.
  4. noun The transparent crystalline structure in the eye.

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Questions about lens in Malay

What is the meaning of lens in Malay?
Lens in Malay is kanta, lensa.
Apakah maksud lens dalam bahasa Melayu?
Lens: kanta, lensa.
What does lens mean in English?
Lens means an object, usually made of glass, that focuses or defocuses the light that passes through it.

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