- opeidoscope
- opei·do·scope
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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 — instrument for illustrating sound by means of light Scientific Instruments … Phrontistery dictionary
opeidoscope — n. instrument showing sound vibrations by vibrating mirror … Dictionary of difficult words
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
Amos Dolbear — Amos Emerson Dolbear (November 10, 1837 ndash; February 23, 1910) was an American physicist and inventor. His patents interfered with Guglielmo Marconi s planned activities in the US. Dolbear researched electrical spark conversion into sound… … Wikipedia
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