viewing cone (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈvjuːɪŋ ˈkoʊn/
Definition
A viewing cone is an optical component that helps to focus and direct light from a specimen to the viewer's eye, typically used in microscopes or other optical instruments.
Examples
The microscope's viewing cone was adjusted to optimize the image quality.
The viewing cone of the telescope allowed us to observe the distant planet clearly.
How to Use viewing cone
- viewing cone of a microscope (noun phrase)
- the optical component of a microscope that helps to focus and direct light — "The viewing cone of a microscope is crucial for observing tiny specimens."
- adjust the viewing cone (verb phrase)
- to modify the position or orientation of the viewing cone to optimize image quality — "The researcher adjusted the viewing cone to get a clearer view of the sample."
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