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convex lens

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Noun1.convex lensconvex lens - lens such that a beam of light passing through it is brought to a point or focus
converging lens
lens, lens system, lense - a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
sunglass - a convex lens that focuses the rays of the sun; used to start a fire


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He balanced the watch in his hand, gazed hard at the dial, opened the back, and examined the works, first with his naked eyes and then with a powerful convex lens.
Sign of the Four by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context
Then with an expression of interest he laid down his cigarette, and carrying the cane to the window, he looked over it again with a convex lens.
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context
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