direct illumination

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di·rect il·lu·mi·na·tion

an illumination in which the rays of light are directed downward, almost perpendicularly onto the upper surface of the object, which reflects the rays upward into the optical system.

Synonym(s): erect illumination, vertical illumination

direct illumination

The illumination of an object under a microscope by directing light rays upon its upper surface.

See also: illumination

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