"microgoggles" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: micro- + goggles Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|goggles}} micro- + goggles Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} microgoggles pl (plural only)
  1. (rare, science fiction) Goggles that help to see minuscule objects. Tags: plural, plural-only, rare Categories (topical): Fictional abilities, Science fiction

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