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aspherical

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a·spher·ic  (-sfîrk, -sfr-) also a·spher·i·cal (--kl)
adj.
Varying slightly from sphericity and having only slight aberration, as a lens.
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Adj.1.aspherical - varying slightly from a perfectly spherical shape
optics - the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
rounded - curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged; "low rounded hills"; "rounded shoulders"


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Investigations into arrangements of spheres date back centuries, but research into how efficiently aspherical objects aggregate has received scant attention.
The lightweight and easily portable EGG Photo360 lens features a sleek leading-edge design, an aspherical optic, and requires no plug-ins.
Astigmatism--A lop-sided or non-round eye usually caused by an aspherical cornea causes an astigmatism.
 
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