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optical power

optical power noun: the degree to which a lens, mirror, or other optical system converges or diverges light, equal to the reciprocal of the focal length of the device.

Noun

optical power (countable and uncountable, plural optical powers)

  1. The degree to which a lens, mirror, or other optical system converges or diverges light, equal to the reciprocal of the focal length of the device.
    Synonyms:
    dioptric power, refractive power, focusing power, convergence power

Synonyms of optical power

Forms of optical power

pluraloptical powers

Questions about optical power

What does optical power mean?
Optical power means the degree to which a lens, mirror, or other optical system converges or diverges light, equal to the reciprocal of the focal length of the device.
What part of speech is optical power?
Optical power is a noun.
What is the plural of optical power?
The plural of optical power is optical powers.

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