TEINOSCOPE
Etymology
Noun
teinoscope (plural teinoscopes)
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
Anagrams
• osteopenic
Source: Wiktionary
Tei"no*scope, n. Etym: [Gr. -scope.] (Physics)
Definition: 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; -- called also prism telescope. Sir D. Brewster.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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