substage

American  

[suhb-steyj] / ˈsʌbˌsteɪdʒ /

noun

1. the component part of a microscope below the stage, for supporting a condenser, mirror, or other accessories.

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substage British  

/ ˈsʌbˌsteɪdʒ /

noun

1. the part of a microscope below the stage, usually consisting of an adjustable assembly holding a condenser lens for illuminating the specimen

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Etymology

Origin of substage

First recorded in 1855–60; sub- + stage

Example Sentences

A play in two parts required twice as much time to rehearse; the show’s elaborate illusions required significant substage mechanics and extra training.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2018

Complete sets can be rolled on, revolved, or lowered into a cavernous substage in a matter of minutes.

From Time Magazine Archive

Aside from Marion, none knows of Steiner's substage presence.

From Time Magazine Archive

The substage condenser is a necessary part of the optical outfit.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)

It is held in a spring-sleeve and the substage can be raised and lowered by lateral screw, or may be swung to one side.

From Microscopes and Accessory Apparatus Catalogue No. 40 by Leitz, Ernst