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burning-glass

noun
/ˈbəːnɪŋɡlɑːs/UK

Definitions

  1. A magnifying lens, as used to focus sunlight on to an object.

    • The more he sees her, the worse he is, uritque videndo; as in a burning-glass the sunbeams are re-collected to a centre, the rays of love are projected from her eyes.
    • Our burning-glass also now became a great treasure, as it enabled me to magnify, and so perceive more clearly […].
    • The Vestal fire was rekindled by sunlight reflected from a burning-glass.

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