Camera lucida

noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounAn instrument that uses a shaped prism or mirrors to cause an apparent image of external objects to appear as if projected upon a plane surface, so that the outlines may be conveniently traced.

Synonyms

real image roof prism dove prism virtual image lunarium porro prism aplanat dipleidoscope lucule prism diacaustic universal instrument

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