aplanatic

(ap′lə natik)

adjective

Optics corrected for spherical aberration and coma: said of a lens

Origin: < Gr aplanētos, unerring < a-, not + planan: see planet

See aplanatic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of or relating to optical systems that correct for spherical aberration.

Origin:

Origin: From a-1

Origin: + Greek planāsthai, to wander; see pelə-2 in Indo-European roots

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