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Dioptric

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Optics SpecificPlay
Term often used in physics and engineering related to lenses and light. SlideHe's designing a dioptric telescope for better star observation.
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Not for ColorPlay
Dioptric refers to light bending, not color changes or intensity. SlideDioptric filters don't affect the hue, just the focus.
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Avoid in CasualPlay
Use 'lens' or 'focus' in everyday conversation unless you're talking with specialists. SlideHer camera has excellent focus, rather than saying it has a great dioptric lens.