Paraxial
[par-ak-see-uh l] /pærˈæk si əl/
adjective, Optics.
1.
making a small angle with and lying close to the axis of an optical system:
paraxial ray.
/pæˈræksɪəl/
adjective
1.
(physics) (of a light ray) parallel to the axis of an optical system
paraxial par·ax·i·al (pā-rāk’sē-əl)
adj.
Located alongside of the axis of a body or part.
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