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English noun: magnifying glass

1. magnifying glass (artifact) light microscope consisting of a single convex lens that is used to produce an enlarged image


SamplesThe magnifying glass was invented by Roger Bacon in 1250.


Synonymshand glass, simple microscope


Broader (hypernym)light microscope


Narrower (hyponym)jeweler's loupe, loupe









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