Associations to the word «Diopter»
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Wiktionary
DIOPTER, noun. A unit of measure of the power of a lens or mirror, equal to the reciprocal of its focal length in meters. Myopia is diagnosed and measured in diopters.
DIOPTER, noun. (obsolete) Any lens system, such as a telescope.
DIOPTER, noun. (obsolete) A theodolite or similar surveyor’s angle measuring device.
DIOPTER, noun. (obsolete) An alidade.
DIOPTER, noun. (obsolete) A surgical speculum.
DIOPTER, noun. (obsolete) An instrument for drawing the skull by projections.
Dictionary definition
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.
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