as in optical
of, relating to, or used in vision the optic nerve

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Recent Examples of optic The first symptom to appear is diabetes mellitus, usually diagnosed around age six, and optic atrophy (progressive vision loss) around age 11. Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025 The vacuum has a fluffy optic cleaner head that not only cleans but also polishes hard floors. Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 However, Corning’s future revenue growth will benefit from its new optic products, including fiber, cables, and connectors, among others, aimed at reducing the overall installation costs. Trefis Team, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Vivo's also been partnering with Zeiss for the past four years, using the iconic German optic expert's T* coating to reduce lens flare. Ben Sin, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for optic

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“Optic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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