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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