optics

UK /ˈɒptɪks/ US /ˈɑptɪks/

noun 4

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ADJ.

liquid

The scientist studied how light behaves when passing through liquid optics in the laboratory.

VERB + OPTICS

sounds, study, subject

She decided to study optics in college because she was fascinated by how light behaves.

OPTICS + NOUN

crystals, electronics, geometry

The optics crystals in the telescope lens helped scientists see distant stars more clearly than ever before.

PREP.

The company focused on improving product design in optics and laser technology.

Definitions

noun

The physics of light and vision: basic optical science.

a PhD in the optics of liquid crystals

Technology that makes use of such physics: applied optical science; business lines making use of such technology.

defense R&D investments in both optics and electronics

The light-related aspects of a device.

the optics of liquid crystals under certain laboratory conditions

The optics of this telescope are particularly good.

Perception, image, public relations, especially in politics.

Near-synonyms: appearances, spectacle, theatrics; choreography

His policy prescription was sound, but the optics of its discussion were horrible.

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Example Bank

a PhD in the optics of liquid crystals

Wiktionary

defense R&D investments in both optics and electronics

Wiktionary

the optics of liquid crystals under certain laboratory conditions

Wiktionary

His study of optics led him to the invention of the magnifying glass.

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Music is the arithmetic of sounds as optics is the geometry of light.

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Damiano began lecturing on the subject of optics.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, optics is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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