sideroscope

sideroscope
instrument using magnets to detect presence of iron

Phrontistery dictionary. 2013.

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  • Sideroscope — Sid er*o*scope, n. [Gr. ??? iron + scope.] An instrument for detecting small quantities of iron in any substance by means of a very delicate combination of magnetic needles. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • sideroscope — /sid euhr euh skohp /, n. Ophthalm. an apparatus for detecting splinters of iron or steel in the eye. [1820 30; SIDERO 1 + SCOPE] * * * …   Universalium

  • sideroscope — sid·ero·scope (sidґər o skōp) [sidero + scope] a magnet or other appliance for determining the presence of metallic iron as a foreign body in the eye …   Medical dictionary

  • sideroscope —   n. instrument detecting presence of iron magnetically.    ♦ siderose, a. like or containing iron.    ♦ siderous, a. like iron.    ♦ siderurgy, n. metallurgy of iron …   Dictionary of difficult words

  • sideroscope — /sid euhr euh skohp /, n. Ophthalm. an apparatus for detecting splinters of iron or steel in the eye. [1820 30; SIDERO 1 + SCOPE] …   Useful english dictionary

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