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optical in German

optical in German is optisch — optical means relating to sight, vision, or the science of light.

optical in German

optisch
adj

What does "optical" mean?

  1. adjective Relating to sight, vision, or the science of light.
    "Optical telescopes don't work when it is cloudy."
  2. adjective Working by means of light, especially visible light — as opposed to, say, electrical signals.
    "Many telephone companies now use optical cables because they carry information very quickly."
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optical in a sentence

  • Optical telescopes don't work when it is cloudy.
  • Strabismus is an optical defect.
  • Many telephone companies now use optical cables because they carry information very quickly.
  • The scientist built an optical sensor that reacts when a beam of light is blocked.

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What is "optical" in German?
"optical" in German is optisch. optical means: Relating to sight, vision, or the science of light.
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