Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or having the shape of an oblate spheroid, especially in reference to lenses or mirrors.

“The optometrist selected an aspheric lens to correct the patient’s vision.”

2. noun

A lens or mirror having an aspheric surface.

“The camera’s aspheric lens allowed for high-quality image capture in low light.”

3. noun

A surface having an aspheric shape, especially in reference to optics.

“The aspheric surface of the lens helped reduce distortion in the image.”