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Magnifying glass Moderate

Magnifying glass has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

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"

2

An instrument made of convex glass, used to magnify.

See Also
counting glass loupe magnify magnifying glasses convex linen tester magnifier microscope
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
light microscope
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
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