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Record 1 2017-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
DEF

A device designed to enlarge and project microscopic transparencies such as microscope slides for viewing by large groups.

CONT

Microprojectors are either attachments for a microscope or separate projectors with built-in microscopic lenses. They are used in much the same way as slide projectors are.

CONT

Microprojector. - In basic principle similar to a microscope, it has a powerful light source enabling the magnified image to be projected on to a screen so that the whole class can see it. Prepared slides and live material can be used and it has many applications, particularly in biology.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
DEF

Projecteur de préparations microscopiques.

DEF

Appareil de projection qui permet d'observer sur un écran l'image d'objets, de préparations microscopiques on de microphotographies. Une platine fixée à l'appareil permet également une observation individuelle.

CONT

Le micro-projecteur est une forme spécialisée du diascope. Il remplace les microscopes individuels [...] et indique [...] exactement au maître ce que l'élève voit réellement. Certaines préparations [...] peuvent être produites par le maître et les élèves : coupe d'une feuille, œil d'insecte, tissus, etc... L'avantage de cet appareil est qu'il présente [...] la réalité elle-même, fortement grossie [...]

Spanish

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