English / word
refractor
noun C2MEANING IN ENGLISH
A refracting telescope or an optical device that uses a lens to bend and focus light.
In context
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Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.
Synonyms
refracting telescope,dioptric telescope,lens-based telescope
Antonyms
reflector,reflecting telescope
Collocations
achromatic refractor,astronomical refractor,refractor lens