paraxial

[par-ak-see-uhl]

par·ax·i·al

[par-ak-see-uhl]
adjective Optics.
making a small angle with and lying close to the axis of an optical system: paraxial ray.

Origin:
1860–65; par- + axial
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paraxial (pæˈræksɪəl)
 
adj
physics (of a light ray) parallel to the axis of an optical system

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paraxial par·ax·i·al (pā-rāk'sē-əl)
adj.
Located alongside of the axis of a body or part.

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