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polariscope

noun
po·​lar·​i·​scope | \ pō-ˈler-ə-ˌskōp How to pronounce polariscope (audio) , pō-ˈla-rə-ˌskōp\

Definition of polariscope

1 : an instrument for studying the properties of or examining substances in polarized light
2 : polarimeter sense 2
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Other Words from polariscope

polariscopic \ pō-​ˌler-​ə-​ˈskä-​pik How to pronounce polariscopic (audio) , pō-​ˌla-​rə-​ˈskä-​pik \ adjective

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 Looking through a polariscope to view rainbows of stress in clear tape's backing, and assemble a puzzle that appears clear to the naked eye. — Greg Burnett, cleveland.com, "Science center show all about sticky science and more," 20 Apr. 2018

First Known Use of polariscope

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for polariscope

International Scientific Vocabulary, from polarization

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polariscope

noun
po·​lari·​scope | \ pō-ˈlar-ə-ˌskōp How to pronounce polariscope (audio) \

Medical Definition of polariscope

1 : an instrument for studying the properties of or examining substances in polarized light
2 : polarimeter sense 2

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