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telestereoscope

noun tele·stereoscope \ ¦telə+ \

Definition of telestereoscope

: a binocular telescope; especially : one in which the distance between the objectives is greater than the interocular distance and which is used to obtain enhanced impressions of relief in distant objects

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Origin and Etymology of telestereoscope

International Scientific Vocabulary 1tel- + stereoscope; originally formed as German telestereoskop

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