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teinoscope

teinoscope 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.

Noun

teinoscope (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 of teinoscope

  • prism telescope

Forms of teinoscope

pluralteinoscopes

Origin of teinoscope

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

Questions about teinoscope

What does teinoscope mean?
Teinoscope means 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.
What part of speech is teinoscope?
Teinoscope is a noun.
What is the plural of teinoscope?
The plural of teinoscope is teinoscopes.

Words near teinoscope in the dictionary

  1. teinded
  2. teinding
  3. teinds
  4. teineite
  5. teinland
  6. teinoscope
  7. teinoscopes
  8. teins
  9. teint
  10. teints
  11. teinture

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