magnifying lens
Makes things bigger
A magnifying lens is a convex lens that makes objects appear larger when viewed through it.
The lens bends light to create an enlarged image of whatever lies beneath or beyond it: She examined the document with a magnifying lens.
The term is largely interchangeable with magnifying glass, though lens emphasizes the optical element rather than the complete handheld tool.
- microscopeInstrument for viewing minute objects
- zoomRapid movement or magnification
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- reading glassesCorrective lenses for close-up
- focusConcentrated attention point
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- lensesmultifocal, progressive, single vision, plano-convex, biconvex
- eye careeye doctor, optometrist, ophthalmologist, eye exam, glasses
- eyewear & visionglasses, eyeglasses, monocle, pince-nez, lorgnette
visual clarity and detail revelation
magnifying lensfrosted glass
Translucent textured window material
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