magnifying glass(n = noun.artifact) hand glass, simple microscope - light microscope consisting of a single convex lens that is used to produce an enlarged image; "the magnifying glass was invented by Roger Bacon in 1250"
is a kind of light microscope
has particulars: jeweler's loupe, loupe

   A single convex lens which magnifies the apparent dimensions of objects seen through it, and is used to produce an enlarged image. [WordNet 1.5]

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