magnifying lens
nounUK /ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ lenz/
US /ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ.ɪŋ lenz/
A magnifying lens is a curved piece of glass that makes small things look bigger.
She used a magnifying lens to look closely at the tiny ant.
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2. A lens that enlarges the image of an object for close inspection.
The jeweler examined the diamond through a magnifying lens.
3. A convex lens used to focus light or start a fire in sunlight.
He used a magnifying lens to concentrate the sun's rays on the dry leaves.
4. A tool used by students in science class to observe small details.
Each student got a magnifying lens to study the leaf's veins.