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Magnifying glass

Magnifying glass Meaning & Definition
Magnifying glass Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Magnifying glass?

[n] light microscope consisting of a single convex lens that is used to produce an enlarged image; "the magnifying glass was invented by Roger Bacon in 1250"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Magnifying glass: hand glass | simple microscope

Related Terms | Find terms related to Magnifying glass: achromatic lens | astigmatic lens | burning glass | camera | coated lens | concave lens | concavo-convex lens | condenser | convex lens | eyeglass | eyepiece | glass | hand lens | lens | magnifier | meniscus | object glass | objective | objective prism | ocular | prism | reader | reading glass | telephoto lens | toric lens | varifocal lens | zoom lens

See Also | jeweler's loupe | light microscope | loupe

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