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converging lens

DEFINITIONS OF: converging lens

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n lens such that a beam of light passing through it is brought to a point or focus

Synonyms:
convex lens
Types:
sunglass
a convex lens that focuses the rays of the sun; used to start a fire
Type of:
lens, lens system, lense
a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
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