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Iris diaphragm

Iris diaphragm Meaning & Definition
Iris diaphragm Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Iris diaphragm?

[n] diaphragm consisting of thin overlapping plates that can be adjusted to change the diameter of a central opening

Synonyms | Synonyms for Iris diaphragm: iris

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See Also | diaphragm | stop

Iris diaphragm In Webster's Dictionary

\I"ris di"a*phragm\ An adjustable diaphragm, suggesting the iris of the eye in its action, for regulating the aperture of a lens, consisting of a number of thin pieces fastened to a ring. It is used in cameras and microscopes.

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