simple microscope
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simple microscope
[′sim·pəl ′mī·krə‚skōp] (optics)
A diverging lens system, which can form an enlarged image of a small object. Also known as hand lens; magnifier; magnifying glass.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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A Dutchman used
simple microscopes to look at tiny living things.
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