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aperture definition
ap·er·ture (ap′ər c̸hər)
noun
- an opening; hole; gap
- the opening, or the diameter of the opening, in a camera, telescope, etc. through which light passes into the lens
Etymology: L apertura < apertus, pp. of aperire, to open < IE *ap-wer-, to uncover < base *ap(o)- away + *wer- to close, cover > warn
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