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aplanatic

[ ap-luh-nat-ik ]

adjective

Optics.
  1. free from spherical aberration and coma.


aplanatic

/ ˌæəˈæɪ /

adjective

  1. (of a lens or mirror) free from spherical aberration
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌˈԲپ, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • l·Բi·· adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of aplanatic1

1785–95; a- 6 + Greek á ( ein ) to wander + -tic. See planet
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of aplanatic1

C18: from Greek ŧٴDz prevented from wandering, from a- 1+ ŧٴDz, from planaein to wander
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Example Sentences

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The aplanatic triplets after Steinheil are remarkable for their large, flat field and excellent definition, free from chromatic aberration.

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Mr. Orguly Bolp's large painting, entitled "Embrocation," is an interesting experiment in the handling of aplanatic surfaces, in which the toxic determinants are harmonized by a sort of plastic meiosis with syncopated rhythms.

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"Thank you; I have a pretty good one of my own," Tom answered, diving into one of his pockets and bringing to light a small but powerful reading glass with an aplanatic lens.

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"Kipper on toast" is not nearly so rich in carbohydrates, calories and aplanatic amygdaloids as "Kipper meat."

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It was thought that the use of this Herschel aplanatic combination as an eyepiece, combined with the Wollaston doublet for the objective, came as near perfection as the compound microscope was likely soon to come.

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