- opeidoscope
- instrument for illustrating sound by means of light
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opeidoscope
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Opeidoscope — O*pei do*scope, n. [Gr. ?, ?, voice + e i^dos form + scope.] (Physics) An instrument, consisting of a tube having one end open and the other end covered with a thin flexible membrance to the center of which is attached a small mirror. It is used… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
opeidoscope — opei·do·scope … English syllables
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opeidoscope — ōˈpīdəˌskōp noun Etymology: Greek opa (accusative) voice + eidos form + English scope more at voice, idol : an instrument consisting essentially of a tube across one end of which is stretched a thin flexible membrane bearing a small mirror and… … Useful english dictionary
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