"real image" meaning in English

See real image in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: real images [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} real image (plural real images)
  1. (optics) The image formed by light rays converging from a convex lens or concave mirror Categories (topical): Optics Related terms: virtual image
    Sense id: en-real_image-en-noun-HgeH9XA~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, optics, physical-sciences, physics

Inflected forms

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