converging lens

Definitions of converging lens
  1. noun
    lens such that a beam of light passing through it is brought to a point or focus
    synonyms: convex lens
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    types:
    sunglass
    a convex lens that focuses the rays of the sun; used to start a fire
    type of:
    lens, lens system, lense
    a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
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