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optical
adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.kəl/
/ˈɑːp-/ Definition
› relating to light or the ability to see: an optical effect an optical microscopeEyesight, glasses and lensesUsing the eyesThe eye and surrounding areaOptics, microscopy and lasersThe qualities of light optically
/-i/ adverb The qualities of lightEyesight, glasses and lensesUsing the eyesThe eye and surrounding areaOptics, microscopy and lasers
(Definition of optical adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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