What is another word for compound lens?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒmpa͡ʊnd lˈɛnz] (IPA) 
Compound lens is a term used to describe a type of lens that is made up of two or more smaller lenses. This type of lens design is used in many optical devices like cameras, microscopes, and telescopes to improve image resolution and magnification. Other synonyms for compound lens are complex lens, composite lens, multi-element lens, and hybrid lens. These terms are interchangeably used by experts in the optical industry to describe the same type of lens. Complex or composite are the most commonly used synonyms. Multi-element and hybrid lens are also used to describe lenses with multiple components that work together to create a clear and sharp image.
