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Iris diaphragm
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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 Related Terms | Find terms related to Iris diaphragm: 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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