Meanings
nounorthotomy (uncountable)
- uncountablegeometryThe property of cutting at right angles.
- uncountableA method of cutting or dividing an optical element, such as a lens or a crystal, in a manner that is perpendicular to a specific axis or surface.
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orthotomy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orthotomy
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“orthotomy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orthotomy. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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