Definition of dioptric in English:
dioptric
adjective dʌɪˈɒptrɪkdaɪˈɑptrɪk
Relating to the refraction of light, especially in the organs of sight or in devices which aid or improve the vision.
Example sentencesExamples
- If the lens had an index of 1.53, the dioptric value of that radius of curvature would be 4.64 diopters.
- Canon dioptric lenses only handle simple eyesight defects of long and short sight, they may not help other eyesight problems.
- The dioptric power of this liquid lens depends on the refractive indices of the materials and the radius of curvature of the interface.
- I wouldn't think the dioptric adjustment would be something that would get out of alignment easily.
- The dioptric system helps focus the image on the retina.
Origin
Mid 17th century: from Greek dioptrikos, from dioptra, a kind of theodolite (see dioptre).
Definition of dioptric in US English:
dioptric
adjectivedaɪˈɑptrɪkdīˈäptrik
Relating to the refraction of light, especially in the organs of sight or in devices which aid or improve the vision.
Example sentencesExamples
- The dioptric power of this liquid lens depends on the refractive indices of the materials and the radius of curvature of the interface.
- If the lens had an index of 1.53, the dioptric value of that radius of curvature would be 4.64 diopters.
- The dioptric system helps focus the image on the retina.
- Canon dioptric lenses only handle simple eyesight defects of long and short sight, they may not help other eyesight problems.
- I wouldn't think the dioptric adjustment would be something that would get out of alignment easily.
Origin
Mid 17th century: from Greek dioptrikos, from dioptra, a kind of theodolite (see diopter).