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fresnel

 

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Noun fresnel has 1 sense
  1. Fresnel, Augustin Jean Fresnel - French physicist who invented polarized light and invented the Fresnel lens (1788-1827)
    --1 is a kind of physicist

Definitions from the Web

Fresnel (Noun)

A type of lens that consists of concentric grooves on one or both sides, used to reduce the weight and thickness of the lens.

Example sentence: The lighthouse used a fresnel lens to intensify and direct the beam of light.

Fresnel (Adjective)

Relating to or using a fresnel lens.

Example sentence: The fresnel spotlight illuminated the stage brilliantly.

Fresnel (Local)

A popular surname in the local town.

Example sentence: John Fresnel has been an active member of our community for years.

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