optical
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The device uses optical sensors to work out your "urine specific gravity" – a measure of urine's density compared to clean water.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Federal agents have radar, acoustic sensors to detect the distinct noise signature of a drone’s motors and propellers and thermal and optical detection.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
Waste Management considers optical sorters as more efficient and accurate for high-volume recycling sorting.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Don’t miss: Missed the rally in optical stocks?
From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026
Once there appeared a strange optical effect: when he stood between me and the flame he did not obstruct it, for I could see its ghostly flicker all the same.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
Vocabulary lists containing optical
Common Senses: Op, Ops, Opt ("Sight")
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