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Noun: magnifying glass
  1. 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";
    - hand glass, simple microscope

Derived forms: magnifying glasses

Type of: light microscope

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