Definition of eyepiece
: the lens or combination of lenses at the eye end of an optical instrument
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EYEPIECE Defined for English Language Learners
eyepiece
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: the part of a telescope or microscope that you look through
EYEPIECE Defined for Kids
eyepiece
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: the lens or combination of lenses at the eye end of an optical instrument (as a microscope or telescope)
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eyepiece
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: the lens or combination of lenses at the eye end of an optical instrument—called also ocular
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