Dioptric

usgb/daɪˈɑːptrɪk/
adjective

Related to the refraction of light, especially through a lens.

The dioptric system of a lighthouse uses lenses and mirrors to focus the light into a beam.
Visual representation of "dioptric" - Related to the refraction of light, especially through a lens.

Often appears as...

  • dioptric system
  • dioptric method

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Optics Specific

Term often used in physics and engineering related to lenses and light.

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He's designing a dioptric telescope for better star observation.
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Not for Color

Dioptric refers to light bending, not color changes or intensity.

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Dioptric filters don't affect the hue, just the focus.
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Avoid in Casual

Use 'lens' or 'focus' in everyday conversation unless you're talking with specialists.

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Her camera has excellent focus, rather than saying it has a great dioptric lens.
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