simple microscope

noun

1. a microscope having a single lens.

simple microscope

noun

1. a microscope having a single lens; magnifying glass Compare compound microscope

Word History and Origins

Origin of simple microscope¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

In front of the window, she placed a table for opening eggs and a simple microscope for operating on the embryos.

From Nautilus

This is the principle of the magnifying glass used by watch-makers and of the simple microscope.

From Project Gutenberg

Explain why a simple microscope assists in looking at the parts of a flower or insect.

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For most purposes, common plano-convex or doubly convex lenses are sufficient to form the object-glasses of a simple microscope.

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He could dissect well under the simple microscope, but I think it was by dint of his great patience and carefulness.

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In the first half of the seventeenth century the simple microscope came into use.

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