| compound microscope | |
| —n | |
| Compare simple microscope an instrument for magnifying small objects, consisting of a lens of short focal length for forming an image that is further magnified by a second lens of longer focal length | |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
compound microscope n.
A microscope consisting of an objective and an eyepiece at opposite ends of an adjustable tube.