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单词 dioptre
释义

Definition of dioptre in English:

dioptre

(US diopter)
noun dʌɪˈɒptədaɪˈɑptər
  • A unit of refractive power, which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length (in metres) of a given lens.

    屈光度,折光度

    vision corrected to within one dioptre of perfect sight
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The difference between the focusing powers of these two axes, measured in dioptres, is the astigmatism.
    • Refractive error is measured in dioptres, and myopia is designated with a minus sign.
    • The presence of 1 dioptre of refractive error reduces Snellen visual acuity to less than 6/12 that is, below the level needed to drive.
    • For a typical 3-mm-diameter lens, the dioptric power can be controlled between - 100 and + 50 diopters.
    • The focusing power of a lens is measured in dioptres.

Origin

Late 16th century (originally as diopter, denoting an alidade): from French, from Latin dioptra, from Greek, from di- 'through' + optos 'visible'. The term was used in the early 17th century to denote an ancient form of theodolite; the current sense dates from the late 19th century.

Rhymes

adopter

Definition of diopter in US English:

diopter

noundīˈäptərdaɪˈɑptər
  • A unit of refractive power that is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length (in meters) of a given lens.

    屈光度,折光度

    vision corrected to within one diopter of perfect sight
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Refractive error is measured in dioptres, and myopia is designated with a minus sign.
    • The difference between the focusing powers of these two axes, measured in dioptres, is the astigmatism.
    • The presence of 1 dioptre of refractive error reduces Snellen visual acuity to less than 6/12 that is, below the level needed to drive.
    • The focusing power of a lens is measured in dioptres.
    • For a typical 3-mm-diameter lens, the dioptric power can be controlled between - 100 and + 50 diopters.

Origin

Late 16th century (originally as diopter, denoting an alidade): from French, from Latin dioptra, from Greek, from di- ‘through’ + optos ‘visible’. The term was used in the early 17th century to denote an ancient form of theodolite; the current sense dates from the late 19th century.

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