teinoscope

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noun

An instrument formed by combining prisms so as to correct the chromatic aberration of the light while linear dimensions of objects seen through the prisms are increased or diminished

Similar
prism telescope
OriginAncient Greek τείνω →
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Meanings

nounteinoscope (plural teinoscopes)

plural teinoscopes

  1. An instrument formed by combining prisms so as to correct the chromatic aberration of the light while linear dimensions of objects seen through the prisms are increased or diminished

    Synonyms: prism telescope

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn instrument formed by combining prisms so as to correct the chromatic aberration of the light while linear dimensions of objects seen through the prisms are increased or diminished

Similar
prism telescope

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekτείνω“I extend”
  2. Englishteinoscope

Ancient Greek τείνω (teínō, “I extend”) + + -scope.

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APA

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Chicago

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