| Pronunciation: | | pow'lari`skowp
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] an optical device used to measure the rotation of the plane of vibration of polarized light |
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POLARISCOPE is a 11 letter word that starts with P. |
| | Synonyms: | | polarimeter |
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| | See Also: | | optical device |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Po*lar"i*scope\, n. [Polar + -scope.] (Opt.)
An instrument consisting essentially of a polarizer and an
analyzer, used for polarizing light, and analyzing its
properties.
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