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Definition of Magnifiers
1. magnifier [n] - See also: magnifier
Lexicographical Neighbors of Magnifiers
Literary usage of Magnifiers
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Manipulation of the Microscope by Edward Bausch (1897)
"How to use magnifiers and Dissecting Microscopes.—It is generally admitted that
the intelligent use of a magnifier is a great aid in microscopical studies ..."
2. A Practical Treatise on the Use of the Microscope: Including the Different by John Quekett (1855)
"There are two forms of these pocket magnifiers in general use; ... two, or three
magnifiers, whilst a much larger and more convenient form is represented by ..."
3. The Microscope: Excerpts from The Museum of Science and Art by Dionysius Lardner (1856)
"Since, however, they differ in no respect in their optical principle from common
magnifiers, we have considered it more convenient to explain them under ..."
4. The Complete Photographer by Roger Child Bayley (1906)
"... of focus—Infinity—magnifiers —Finders—Shutters—Efficiency in shutters —Control
of speed—Levels—Plate changing mechanism—Dark slides—Films— Daylight ..."
5. The Edinburgh Journal of Science by Royal Society of Edinburgh (1829)
"Indeed, the advantages of employing sapphire magnifiers is so well established
by experience, that nothing is now wanted as a medium between the diamond and ..."
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