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substage

American

[suhb-stayj] / ˈsʌbˌsteɪdʒ /

noun

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

substage British

/ ˈsʌbˌsteɪdʒ /

noun

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

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substage

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

Adjust the substage mirror so that the light is reflected upward.

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

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 Ernst Leitz

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