eyepiece
[ ahy-pees ]
/ ˈaɪˌpis /
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noun
the lens or combination of lenses in an optical instrument through which the eye views the image formed by the objective lens or lenses; ocular.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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British Dictionary definitions for eyepiece
eyepiece
/ (ˈaɪˌpiːs) /
noun
the lens or combination of lenses in an optical instrument nearest the eye of the observer
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Medical definitions for eyepiece
eyepiece
[ ī′pēs′ ]
n.
The compound lens located at the end of a microscope tube nearest the eye.eyeglass
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Scientific definitions for eyepiece
eyepiece
[ ī′pēs′ ]
The lens or group of lenses closest to the eye in an optical instrument such as a telescope or microscope.
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