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nosepiece Definition

nose·piece (-pēs′)

noun

  1. that part of a helmet which covers and protects the nose
  2. noseband
  3. anything like a nose in form or position, as the lower end of a microscope
  4. the bridge of a pair of eyeglasses
nosepiece Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • revolving: When objectives are changed by turning the revolving nosepiece, the object should also remain centered.
  • quadruple: The unit has a backward facing quadruple nosepiece, with objectives x4, x10, x40 and x100 ( oil ).

Noun used with modifier

  • camera: This means it can be screwed onto a standard camera eyepiece nosepiece or included in a filter wheel.

Browse dictionary entries near nosepiece

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