magnifying glass

/ˌmægnəˈfaɪɪŋ ˌˈglæs/
/mægnɪˈfaɪɪŋ glɑs/
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Definitions of magnifying glass
  1. noun
    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”
    synonyms: hand glass, simple microscope
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    types:
    jeweler's loupe, loupe
    small magnifying glass (usually set in an eyepiece) used by jewelers and horologists
    type of:
    light microscope
    microscope consisting of an optical instrument that magnifies the image of an object
Pronunciation
US
/ˌmægnəˈfaɪɪŋ ˌˈglæs/
UK
/mægnɪˈfaɪɪŋ glɑs/
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