NASA Looks to Build Huge Telescopes with Fluid Materials
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lens – n. a piece of equipment, made of glass or plastic, with a curved surface that is used to make images larger or cleaner
optical – adj. relating to light or the ability to see
mirror – n. a piece of glass with a shiny metallic material on one side that produces an image of anything that is in front of it
dramatic – adj. very sudden or noticeable
previous – adj. existing or happening before something else
simulate – v. to do or make something that looks real, but is not
ooze – v. to come out of something
component – n. one of the parts of something, especially a machine