opticsnoun [ U ]
uk/ˈɒp.tɪks/us/ˈɑːp.tɪks/optics noun [ U ] (LIGHT)
the study of light and of instruments using light
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Physics: optics, microscopy & lasers
- binoculars
- chromatic aberration
- converging lens
- diffuse reflection
- electron microscope
- field glasses
- focus
- laser-guided
- magnification
- magnifier
- magnify
- magnifying glass
- microscopy
- opera glasses
- power
- powerful
- reflective
- resolution
- slide
- transparency
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optics noun [ U ] (MEDIA)
US informal the public's opinion and understanding of a situation after seeing it as the media shows it, and the possible political effects of this:
The political optics of this are horrible for the GOP.