Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Cilices

👉 The term "cilices" is a compound of the Latin words "cilis" (meaning "lens") and "scales". It refers to the two main types of lenses used in optical systems, namely spherical and cylindrical. A spherical lens has a single focal point that focuses light onto a curved surface called the image plane, while a cylindrical lens has a curved surface that extends beyond the focal point and is shaped like a cylinder.

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