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1. crystalline_lens
noun. biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; its role (along with the cornea) is to focuses light on the retina.
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2. crystalline
adjective. ['ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪn'] distinctly or sharply outlined.
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- crystalline (English)
- -ine (English)
- -ine (Middle English (1100-1500))
- crystal (English)
- cristal (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. crystalline
adjective. ['ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪn'] transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity.
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- crystalline (English)
- -ine (English)
- -ine (Middle English (1100-1500))
- crystal (English)
- cristal (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. crystalline
adjective. ['ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪn'] consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals.
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- crystalline (English)
- -ine (English)
- -ine (Middle English (1100-1500))
- crystal (English)
- cristal (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. lens
noun. ['ˈlɛnz'] a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images.
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- lens (English)
- lens (Latin)
6. lens
noun. ['ˈlɛnz'] biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; its role (along with the cornea) is to focuses light on the retina.
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- lens (English)
- lens (Latin)
7. lens
noun. ['ˈlɛnz'] electronic equipment that uses a magnetic or electric field in order to focus a beam of electrons.
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- lens (English)
- lens (Latin)