Coddington magnifier en · NOUN
Etymology
Popularized and refined by Henry Coddington.
Meanings
- A magnifying glass consisting of a single thick lens with a central deep groove diaphragm at the equator, limiting the rays to those close to the axis and minimizing spherical aberration.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coddington magnifiers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |