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microscopynounThe use of microscopes.
light microscopenounA scientific instrument which provides a magnified view of very small objects that are illuminated with visible light which then passes through optical lenses.
microscopistnounAn expert at microscopy.
microscopicalnounPertaining to the microscope; achieved by means of a microscope.
telescopesnounA monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.
stereomicroscopenouna microscope with two eyepieces, used for observing stereoscopic images
ultramicroscopenouna microscope that uses bright illumination against a black background to view small particles
electron microscopenounAny of several forms of microscope that use a beam of electrons, rather than one of light, and thus has a much greater resolving power.
telescopenounA monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.
spectrometersnoun(analytical chemistry) An optical instrument for measuring the absorption of light by chemical substances; typically it will plot a graph of absorption versus wavelength or frequency, and the patterns produced are used to identify the substances present, and their internal structure.
micrographynounExamination or study by means of the microscope, as of an etched surface of metal to determine its structure.
spectroscopenounAn optical instrument used for spectrographic analysis .
ophthalmoscopenoun(ophthalmology) An instrument for examining the interior of the eye (that is, for ophthalmoscopy).
micrographnounAn image such as a photograph that presents the microscopic at a macroscopic scale; an image produced with a microscope.
binocularsnounA hand-held device consisting of a series of lenses and prisms, used to magnify objects so that they can be better seen from a distance, and looked at through both eyes.
microphotometernoun(physics) Any of various photometers used either to measure the variation of densities over small areas, or to measure accurately small changes in illumination.
fiberscopenoun(American spelling) a flexible fibreoptic device for viewing otherwise inaccessible areas
optical lensnouna lens that focuses the image in a camera
eyepiecesnounThe lens (or the component containing a combination of lenses) at the eye end of a microscope or telescope by which the image is viewed.
observatoriesnounA place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.

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