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Physicist Who Helped Establish The Wave Theory Of Light And Invented A Lens Used In Lighthouses Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "FRESNEL" which means:
- noun
- • French physicist who invented polarized light and invented the fresnel lens (1788-1827)
An example sentence would be:
- • "I bought a fresnel lens to use as a magnifying glass."
- • "The lighthouse is equipped with a powerful fresnel lens."
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Telegraph Herculis29 May 2023 | Across 21 | |
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