lensing
/ˈlɛnzɪŋ/
noun
- The effect of gravity bending light from a distant object, as predicted by Einstein's theory of relativity, creating a magnified or distorted image.
- The Hubble Space Telescope captured a beautiful example of gravitational lensing.
- Scientists use lensing to study dark matter in the universe.
- Gravitational lensing allows astronomers to see galaxies that are behind other massive objects.
- The process of using a lens to focus or direct light, especially in photography or optics.
- Proper lensing is important for reducing glare in photography.
- The lensing of the camera's light created a sharp image of the flower.
- The lensing effect of the water droplet made the leaf appear larger.
verb
- Present participle of 'lens': the act of photographing, filming, or focusing light through a lens.
- She spent the afternoon lensing the birds in the park.
- The light is lensing through the crystal and creating rainbows.
- The director is lensing a new movie in New Zealand.