English Explanatory Dictionary

Fresnel lens

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The hollow cylindrical lens used in the Fresnel lantern.

Word forms

Fresnel lens Fresnel lenses

Etymology

Originally developed by French physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel.

Synonyms

echelon lens
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