geometrical optics

ge·o·met·ric op·tics

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Definition of geometrical optics words

noun geometrical optics the branch of optics dealing with light as rays, especially in the study of the effects of lenses and mirrors on light beams and of their combination in optical instruments. 1

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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