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Aberration

A-bur-AY-shuhn

/ˌæbɜːrˈeɪʃʌn/

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aberration

Dictionary meaning

An optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image.

Synonyms: optical aberration, distortion

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