lentia

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Noun lentia has 1 sense

Linz, Lentia - city in northern Austria on the Danube; noted as a cultural center
--₁ is a kind of city, metropolis, urban center
--₁ is a part of Austria, Republic of Austria, Oesterreich

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Lentia

Description:

Lentia is a noun referring to a type of optical illusion where objects appear smoother and more curved than they actually are. It is commonly experienced when looking at objects through a glass of water.

Senses:

Sense 1: An optical illusion where objects appear smoother and more curved than they actually are.

Usage:

Example 1: The lentia effect can be observed when looking at a pencil in a glass of water; it seems to be partially bent.
Example 2: People often demonstrate the lentia phenomenon by placing a straw in a glass and watching it appear disjointed.

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