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  • 1. diopter
  • Diopter in a sentence
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  • 1. diopter
  • Diopter in a sentence
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology

1. diopter

noun. a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists.

Synonyms

  • unit
  • dioptre

Antonyms

  • artifact

Etymology

  • dioptre (French)
  • dioptra (Latin)

Sentences with diopter


1. Noun, singular or mass
The amount the light is bent by one diopter amounts to an increase of 25 percent in the size of the viewed object.

2. Verb, base form
The power refers to diopter, which is a measure of the refractive strength of a lens or of an eye.

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