trinocular

[ trahy-nok-yuh-ler ]

adjective

, Microscopy.

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

trinocular

/ traɪˈnɒkjʊlə /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of trinocular¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of trinocular¹

C20: from tri- + ( bi ) nocular