optical effect

collocation in English

meaningsofopticalandeffect

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optical
adjective
uk
/ˈɒp.tɪ.kəl/us
/ˈɑːp.tɪ.kəl/
relating to light or the ability ...
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effect
noun
uk
/ɪˈfekt/us
/əˈfekt/
the result of a ...
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(Definition ofopticalandeffectfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofoptical effect

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The authors propose that the phenomenon is anopticaleffect, produced by an atmosphere that often presages a violent storm.
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Theopticaleffectin the spherical mirror produced real images resembling that of a hologram.
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Second harmonic generation, as an even-order nonlinearopticaleffect, is only allowed in mediums without inversion symmetry.
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The underside of the hindwing is very similar to the upperside and also has theopticaleffect.
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Anopticaleffectmight be used to place actors or sets against a different background.
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Finally, the sample must be properly mounted under a coverslip to minimize any otheropticaleffectthat could complicate the interpretation of the color seen.
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The electric field is stronger at the interface because of the surface plasmon resulting in a non-linearopticaleffect.
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This is the result of anopticaleffectobtained thanks to the line that crosses the car horizontally.
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The plate was turned upside down to create anopticaleffectwhere the flame travels across the panel.
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This place is impossible to reach, because the rainbow is anopticaleffectwhich depends on the location of the viewer.
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Both bows exist due to anopticaleffectcalled the angle of minimum deviation.
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They can also contribute an additionalopticaleffectthrough their decoration.
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Theopticaleffectis achieved since the square is a few meters lower in the middle than near the waterside.
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In reality, this is purely anopticaleffectcaused by the specific layout of hills.
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As anopticaleffectit results from reflection off of substances such as a mirror or water.
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The bite has a characteristic triangular shape due to anopticaleffect.
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This phyllotactic pattern creates anopticaleffectof criss-crossing spirals.
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Each special andopticaleffect, and the duration of the sequences, was listed.
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By using clearer soy bean oil grades, less pigment is necessary to produce the sameopticaleffect, which reduces the overall cost of the ink.
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This would permit the duplication of any sort ofopticaleffectbut virtually.
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