First Known Use: 1861
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spectroscope
noun spec·tro·scope \ˈspek-trə-ˌskōp\
: a device that is used to measure the properties of light
Full 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
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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
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spectroscope
noun spec·tro·scope \ˈspek-trə-ˌskōp\
Medical Definition of SPECTROSCOPE
: an instrument for forming and examining optical spectra
—spec·tro·scop·ic \ˌspek-trə-ˈskäp-ik\ adjective
—spec·tro·scop·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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