trinocular

American

[trahy-nok-yuh-ler] / traɪˈnɒk jə lər /

adjective

Microscopy.

of or relating to a binocular microscope equipped with a third lens system for photographic recording.

trinocular British

/ traɪˈnɒkjʊlə /

adjective

of or relating to a binocular microscope having a lens for photographic recording while direct visual observation is taking place

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Etymology

Origin of trinocular

First recorded in 1955–60; tri- + (bi)nocular

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