microgoggles

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

micro- +‎ goggles

Noun[edit]

microgoggles pl (plural only)

  1. (rare, science fiction) Goggles that help to see minuscule objects.
    • 2000, Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta, Titan A.E.: A Novel. Cale's story, →ISBN, page 27:
      With a long-suffering sigh, Cale pulled the microgoggles from his eyes and followed her up the ladder onto the roof.
    • 2001, Invader Zim, "Germs" (season 1, episode 4a)
      So whether you are out conquering worlds or are just concerned about these tiny pests, make sure you're prepared with a pair of germ-spotting microgoggles.
    • 2015, J. D. Robb, Obsession in Death, →ISBN, page 40:
      She reached into her own field kit for microgoggles, took a closer look.