substage

substage Definition

sub·stage (sub′stāj′)

noun

any subdivision or part of a stage
the part of a microscope located below the stage to which a mirror, light, etc. can be attached

substage Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

condenser: Adjust the focus of the substage condenser for maximum brightness of the central field of view.
iris: I suspect that many beginning to take up microscopy might, understandably, use the substage iris control to reduce light intensity.
diaphragm: The substage diaphragm was reduced to enhance diffraction colors.
assembly: The Stand The stand supports the body tube and substage assembly, as well as the specimen.
lamp: Switch on RHS lamp intensity Mirrors can be seen here that direct light from two substage lamps in bottom casing.
mirror: A more striking advantage lies in the substage mirror.

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