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Discover LudwigThe phrase "as optical" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to describe something in relation to optics, but without additional context, it is unclear how to use it appropriately.
Example: "The device functions as optical equipment for enhancing visual clarity."
Alternatives: "in terms of optics" or "related to optical".
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Most endoscopes these days are as much electronic as optical.
And the particulars are social as well as optical.
They are not so much still lifes as optical illusions.
Binding signals were shown as optical density (OD450, Y-axis).
Spectrophotometer readings were taken as optical densities (OD600).
The data are expressed as optical density values.
The geometric, Modernist designs functioned as optical illusions.
Microscopes are also known as optical, stereoscopic, photomicrography, cinephotomicrography, microprojection.
Carefully modulated black-and-white tonality conduces to mental as well as optical clarity; color befuddles.
For that matter, you can approach the whole Met show as optical joy ride.
Lacki, B. C. Cherenkov telescopes as optical telescopes for bright sources: today's specialized 30-m telescopes?
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