imperfection

Example Sentences

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Many optical and photonic components are smaller than the width of a sheet of paper, so even tiny dust particles or minor surface imperfections can interfere with how light travels through them.

From Science Daily

These microscopic imperfections can shift position hundreds of times per second.

From Science Daily

This can happen for several reasons, including mechanical vibrations, atmospheric turbulence, and/or imperfections in alignment systems.

From Science Daily

“Frankenstein,” in turn, is the director’s latest monument to the beauty of imperfection.

From Los Angeles Times

“Perfection? But perfection is boring and forgettable. It’s the imperfections that I find interesting.”

From Literature