Definition of microscope

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Microscope (n.) An optical instrument, consisting of a lens, or combination of lenses, for making an enlarged image of an object which is too minute to be viewed by the naked eye..

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Micrometer :: Micrometer (n.) An instrument, used with a telescope or microscope, for measuring minute distances, or the apparent diameters of objects which subtend minute angles. The measurement given directly is that of the image of the object formed at the focus of the object glass..
Erector :: Erector (n.) An attachment to a microscope, telescope, or other optical instrument, for making the image erect instead of inverted..
#NAME? :: -scope () A combining form usually signifying an instrument for viewing (with the eye) or observing (in any way); as in microscope, telescope, altoscope, anemoscope..
Monocular :: Monocular (a.) Adapted to be used with only one eye at a time; as, a monocular microscope..
Binocular :: Binocular (n.) A binocular glass, whether opera glass, telescope, or microscope..
Microscopically :: Microscopically (adv.) By the microscope; with minute inspection; in a microscopic manner.
Microscopical :: Microscopical (a.) Very small; visible only by the aid of a microscope; as, a microscopic insect..
Ocular :: Ocular (n.) The eyepiece of an optical instrument, as of a telescope or microscope..
Stage :: Stage (n.) The platform of a microscope, upon which an object is placed to be viewed. See Illust. of Microscope..
Discoverable :: Discoverable (a.) Capable of being discovered, found out, or perceived; as, many minute animals are discoverable only by the help of the microscope; truths discoverable by human industry..
Slide :: Slide (n.) A plate or slip of glass on which is a picture or delineation to be exhibited by means of a magic lantern, stereopticon, or the like; a plate on which is an object to be examined with a microscope..
Power :: Power (n.) The degree to which a lens, mirror, or any optical instrument, magnifies; in the telescope, and usually in the microscope, the number of times it multiplies, or augments, the apparent diameter of an object; sometimes, in microscopes, the number of times it multiplies the apparent surface..
Microscopy :: Microscopy (n.) The use of the microscope; investigation with the microscope.
Microlite :: Microlite (n.) A minute inclosed crystal, often observed when minerals or rocks are examined in thin sections under the microscope..
Dissecting :: Dissecting (a.) Used for or in dissecting; as, a dissecting knife; a dissecting microscope..
Engiscope :: Engiscope (n.) A kind of reflecting microscope.
Microscopal :: Microscopal (a.) Pertaining to microscopy, or to the use of the microscope..
Eyeglass :: Eyeglass (n.) Eyepiece of a telescope, microscope, etc..
Micro-geology :: Micro-geology (n.) The part of geology relating to structure and organisms which require to be studied with a microscope.
Micropegmatite :: Micropegmatite (n.) A rock showing under the microscope the structure of a graphic granite (pegmatite).
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