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What is a compound microscope?

What is a compound microscope? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A microscope with more than one lens.
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In a compound microscope, a series of lenses are used to focus, magnify, and refocus the image.
To do thorough and satisfactory work in physiology in our higher schools a compound microscope is almost indispensable.
A compound microscope was used to identify the quantified spores to their respective genera.
Designed much like a compound microscope, the electron microscope uses a beam of electrons focused through magnetic lenses.
It was clearly of a compound microscope, with an eyepiece and an objective lens.
Among many other inventions attributed to him are the compound microscope, an improved thermometer, and self-regulating ovens.

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