spectroscope
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noun \ˈspek-trə-ˌskōp\Definition of SPECTROSCOPE
: an instrument for forming and examining spectra especially in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum
— spec·tro·scop·ic \ˌspek-trə-ˈskä-pik\ adjective
— spec·tro·scop·i·cal·ly \-pi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
— spec·tros·co·pist \spek-ˈträs-kə-pist\ noun
See Origin of SPECTROSCOPE
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: 1861
Rhymes with SPECTROSCOPE
antelope, antipope, arthroscope, biotope, bronchoscope, bunny slope, calliope, cryoscope, endoscope, envelope, episcope, epitope, fluoroscope, forlorn hope, gastroscope, gyroscope, horoscope, interlope, isotope, kinescope, microscope, misanthrope, periscope, phalarope, radarscope, slippery slope, sniperscope, telescope
spec·tro·scope
noun \ˈspek-trə-ˌskōp\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of SPECTROSCOPE
: an instrument for forming and examining optical spectra
—spec·tro·scop·ic \ˌspek-trə-ˈskäp-ik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
—spec·tro·scop·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb
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