"optical axis" meaning in All languages combined

See optical axis on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: optical axes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|optical axes}} optical axis (plural optical axes)
  1. (optics) An imaginary line within an optical system around which there is rotational symmetry. Wikipedia link: optical axis Categories (topical): Optics Synonyms: optic axis
    Sense id: en-optical_axis-en-noun-7ttkK8UV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, optics, physical-sciences, physics

Inflected forms

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