magnifying lamp

Lit lens stand

A magnifying lamp combines a magnifying glass with a light source, typically mounted on an adjustable arm.

The lamp illuminates the work area while the lens enlarges it, making the tool essential for detailed tasks like soldering electronics, jewelry repair, or needlework: She examined the circuit board under her magnifying lamp.

lensLight-focusing curved glass
magnificationDegree of visual enlargement
illuminationProvision of light
task lightingFocused illumination for work
bulbRounded storage organ

desk · crafts · inspection · jeweler · soldering · circuit board · reading · elderly · needlework · bright · glass · zoom · close-up · fine print · detail · workbench · fluorescent · LED

Opposites

optical function

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Translucent textured window material

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illumination purpose

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Opaque window covering

darkness · dimmer switch · shade · ambient lighting

viewing distance

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Instrument magnifying faraway objects

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Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G