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Word: Dichroscope
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century; earliest use found in David Brewster (1781–1868), natural philosopher and academic administrator. From ancient Greek δίχρους two-coloured (uncontracted δίχροος) + -scope, after dichroism
Definition:
Any of several instruments, typically hand-held, for observing or examining the dichroism of crystals and gemstones, often with a view to identification.
Variant Forms:
- dichroiscope
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