simple microscope

American  

noun

1. a microscope having a single lens.

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simple microscope British  

noun

1. a microscope having a single lens; magnifying glass Compare compound microscope

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Etymology

Origin of simple microscope

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

He had a table in the middle of the room where he sat to look at his specimens through a magnifying glass or simple microscope, and to read his scientific papers.

From Literature

To investigate the nature of chromosomes, Henking examined cells under a simple microscope.

From New York Times

"One is to give it to researchers, so everyone who has a simple microscope can utilise it to do great science - including high school kids," Prof Gangopadhyay said.

From BBC

In one of his letters he speaks on this point, and remarks that he suspects the work of a man who never uses the simple microscope.

From Project Gutenberg

A simple microscope, some mounted needles, a sharp knife and a pair of small forceps, are the only things needed to begin with.

From Project Gutenberg