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ASPHERIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does aspheric mean? 

ASPHERIC (adjective)
  The adjective ASPHERIC has 1 sense:

1. varying slightly from a perfectly spherical shapeplay

  Familiarity information: ASPHERIC used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ASPHERIC (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Varying slightly from a perfectly spherical shape

Synonyms:

aspheric; aspherical

Similar:

rounded (curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged)

Domain category:

optics (the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light)


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