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.

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dioptric powerrefractive powerfocusing powerconvergence power
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Meanings

nounoptical power (countable and uncountable, plural optical powers)

plural optical powers

  1. countableuncountableThe 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 & antonyms

nounThe 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.

Similar
dioptric powerrefractive powerfocusing powerconvergence power
Also see
refractive power
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