cymatoscope

Noun

cymatoscope (plural cymatoscopes)

1. (philologically prescribed, but sees little actual use) Synonym of cymoscope.
   • The term is fairly satisfactory, but has been criticised by the Electrical Times, of London, which paper suggests “cymatoscope” as being more philologically correct, though this paper is not entirely satisfied with its own effort.1903, George Worthington, editor, Electrical Review, XLII, page 535
   • The term kumascope, which he had previously himself employed, does not comply with the strict rules of equivalency when Greek words are Anglicized. It is hoped, however, that in this correct form it may meet with acceptance. The word cymatoscope has also been suggested, but although this may be...1908, John Ambrose Fleming, The Principles of Electric Wave Telegraphy, page 353

   Synonyms:

   cymoscope