minimum separable

noun

: the least separation at which two parallel lines are recognized by the eye as separate compare minimum visible, visual acuity

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“Minimum separable.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/minimum%20separable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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