polariscope

noun

po·​lar·​i·​scope pō-ˈler-ə-ˌskōp 

pō-ˈla-rə-ˌskōp

1

: an instrument for studying the properties of or examining substances in polarized light

2

: polarimeter sense 2

polariscopic

pō-ˌler-ə-ˈskä-pik 

pō-ˌla-rə-ˈskä-pik

adjective

Examples of polariscope in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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, 20 Apr. 2018

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from polarization

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for polariscope

• electroscope
• heliotrope
• kaleidoscope
• laryngoscope
• ophthalmoscope
• oscilloscope
• stereoscope
• antelope
• bronchoscope
• cantaloupe
• cystoscope
• endoscope

Kids Definition

polariscope

noun

po·​lari·​scope

pō-ˈlar-ə-ˌskōp

: an instrument for studying the characteristics of substances in polarized light

Medical Definition

polariscope

noun

po·​lari·​scope pō-ˈlar-ə-ˌskōp 

1

: an instrument for studying the properties of or examining substances in polarized light

2

: polarimeter sense 2