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optical
[op´tĭ-kal]visual; see vision.
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op·tic
, optical (op'tik, op'ti-kăl),Relating to the eye, vision, or optics.
[G. optikos]
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optical
(ŏp′tĭ-kəl)adj.
1. Of or relating to sight; visual: an optical defect.
2. Designed to assist sight: optical instruments.
3. Of or relating to optics.
4. Relating to or using visible light: optical astronomy.
5. Using light-sensitive devices.
op′ti·cal·ly adv.
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op·tic
, optical (op'tik, -ti-kăl)Relating to the eye, vision, or optics.
[G. optikos]
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