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OPTICAL CONTACT

\ˈɒptɪkə͡l kˈɒntakt], \ˈɒptɪkə‍l kˈɒntakt], \ˈɒ_p_t_ɪ_k_əl k_ˈɒ_n_t_a_k_t]\

Definitions of OPTICAL CONTACT

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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A c. between two transparent surfaces, so that there is no change in the direction of rays of light passing through the two media; also the c. of pigments with glass, so that there is no reflection from the painted side. [Lat.]

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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