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Definition of symmetrical lens

: a simple or compound lens whose optical properties are unaltered when the axis is rotated through 180 degrees

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“Symmetrical lens.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symmetrical%20lens. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.

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