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1. (n.) camera lucida
an optical instrument, often attached to the eyepiece of a microscope, by which the image of an external object is projected on a surface for tracing.
Etymology: (1660–70; < NL: bright chamber)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) camera lucida
an optical device consisting of an attachment that enables an observer to view simultaneously the image and a drawing surface for sketching it
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1. camera lucida
an instrument which by means of a prism of a peculiar form, or an arrangement of mirrors, causes an apparent image of an external object or objects to appear as if projected upon a plane surface, as of paper or canvas, so that the outlines may conveniently traced. It is generally used with the microscope
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. camera lucida
an optical instrument or contrivance, by means of which the image of an object may be made to appear on a light or white surface.
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