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Record 1 2013-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Optical Glass
  • Optics
  • The Eye
DEF

The scatter of light caused by imperfections in the ocular that reduce clarity of vision.

OBS

Imperfections might be, for example, cloudiness in the ocular or surface scratches on the ocular.

OBS

haze: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Verres d'optique
  • Optique
  • Oeil
DEF

Diffusion de la lumière provoquée par des défauts dans l'oculaire qui réduisent la clarté de la vision.

OBS

Les défauts peuvent être, par exemple, une opacité ou des rayures superficielles de l'oculaire.

OBS

diffusion globale : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO).

Spanish

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