Crookes lens

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noun

a type of lens, used in sunglasses, that is made from glass containing cerium. It reduces the transmission of ultraviolet radiation

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I see my personal experiences as a lens to look at something much bigger.
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They, like Klain, deserve to be seen through a historical lens before we rush to judgment.
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Still kneeling, he drew from his waistcoat pocket a powerful lens contained in a washleather bag.
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It was a little longer than the usual three cell case, and there was a finely ground lens at the end.
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He removed his glasses and wiped them slowly and carefully, polishing each lens with meticulous care.
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