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Definition of magnifying glass

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"

Similar Words: hand glass, simple microscope

Hyponyms: loupe, jeweler's loupe

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