magnifying glass

Noun
  1. Light microscope consisting of a single convex lens that is used to produce an enlarged image (synset 103490014)
    "the magnifying glass was invented by Roger Bacon in 1250"
    is a type of: light microscope - microscope consisting of an optical instrument that magnifies the image of an object
    subtypes: jeweler's loupe, loupe - small magnifying glass (usually set in an eyepiece) used by jewelers and horologists
    same as: hand glass, simple microscope

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