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SUBSTAGE [2 records]

Record 1 2012-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chronology
  • Petrography
DEF

A subdivision of a stage whose equivalent geochronologic term is subage.

Key term(s)
  • sub-stage

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chronologie
  • Pétrographie
DEF

Subdivision d'un étage géologique.

Spanish

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Record 2 1989-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Optical Instruments
DEF

an attachment to a microscope by means of which accessories (as mirrors, diaphragms, condensers or Nicol prisms) are held in place beneath the stage of the instrument.

CONT

The substage carries the condenser and the mirror, if fitted. It slides in a rackwork mechanism to allow adjustment of its position.... An iris diaphragm ... is often carried out on the substage, rather than on the condenser itself....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Instruments d'optique

Spanish

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