optical flint

optical flint

n (General Physics) an optical glass of high dispersion and high refractive index containing lead oxide. They are used in the manufacture of lenses, artificial gems, and cut glass. Also called: flint glass

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optical flint - optical glass of high dispersion and high refractive indexflint glassoptical glass - clear homogeneous glass of known refractive index; used to make lenses