Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

foc

Noun
/foʊk/
Definition
A term used in the context of scientific research and particularly in optics that refers to the principal focus of a lens, where light rays converge.
Examples
  • The camera adjusted its settings to correctly capture the image at the foc.
  • In the experiment, researchers analyzed how the laser beam behaved as it reached its foc.
Meaning
The focal point, particularly in optics or physics, is a location where rays of light or other forms of energy meet after refraction or reflection.
Synonyms
  • Focus
  • Center
  • Convergence Point