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Camera lucida
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What's The Definition Of Camera lucida?
[n] an optical device consisting of an attachment that enables an observer to view simultaneously the image and a drawing surface for sketching it
Synonyms | Synonyms for Camera lucida: Related Terms | Find terms related to Camera lucida: See Also | microscope | optical device Camera lucida In Webster's Dictionary \Cam"e*ra lu"ci*da\ [L. camera chamber + L.
lucidus, lucida, lucid, light.] (Opt.)
An instrument which by means of a prism of a peculiar form,
or an arrangement of mirrors, causes an apparent image of an
external object or objects to appear as if projected upon a
plane surface, as of paper or canvas, so that the outlines
may conveniently traced. It is generally used with the
microscope.
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