Phrase Hound found 12 phrases and 33 compound words that contain focal. The most common are listed below. Open focal in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 12
- focal pointA focus; a point at which rays of light or other radiation converge.
- focal lengthA measure of how strongly an optical system converges or diverges light, the inverse of optical power. In the simple case of a single convex lens, it is the distance along the optical axis from the principal plane of the lens to the lens's …
- focal pointsplural of focal point: A focus; a point at which rays of light or other radiation converge.
- focal planeAny plane perpendicular to the axis of a lens or mirror.
- focal depthThe depth below the Earth's surface of the hypocentre of an earthquake.
- focal planesplural of focal plane: Any plane perpendicular to the axis of a lens or mirror.
- focal adhesionAn assembly of protein that mediate signalling
- focal adhesionsplural of focal adhesion: An assembly of protein that mediate signalling
- focal lengthsplural of focal length: A measure of how strongly an optical system converges or diverges light, the inverse of optical power. In the simple case of a single convex lens, it is the distance along the optical axis from the principal plane …
- focal depthsplural of focal depth: The depth below the Earth's surface of the hypocentre of an earthquake.
- calibrated focal lengthAn adjusted value of the equivalent focal length, so computed as to equalize the positive and negative values of distortion over the entire field used in a camera.
- calibrated focal lengthsplural of calibrated focal length: An adjusted value of the equivalent focal length, so computed as to equalize the positive and negative values of distortion over the entire field used in a camera.
Compound words 33
- varifocalHaving a variable focal length, with focus that changes in synchronization.
- afocalNot focused
- hyperfocalDescribing the distance on which a camera must be focused in order to achieve the maximum depth of field
- focalizeTo focus, or to adjust a focus.
- focalizationThe perspective through which a narrative is presented.
- matrifocalCentered on the mother; matriarchal.
- focalismSynonym of anchoring: The act or means by which something is anchored or made firm.
- focalityThe quality of being focal.
- ufocalA focus of UFO activity.
- dynafocalOf or pertaining to a particular kind of aircraft engine mount that gives directional support to a radial engine to reduce vibration.