"Teinoscope" is a word in ENGLISH
An instrument formed by combining prisms so as to
correct the chromatic aberration of the light while linear dimensions
of objects seen through the prisms are increased or diminished; --
called also prism telescope.
The digital revolution is far more significant than the invention of writing or even of printing.
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Did you hear about the classical pianist who was not a good speller? When she went out to buy something she left a sign on her door that said: "Out Chopin. Be Bach in a minuet"
A silicate of aluminium, occurring usually in thick rhombic prisms, nearly square, of a grayish or pale reddish tint. It …
Read the complete definitionNative phosphate of lime, occurring usually in six-sided prisms, color often pale green, transparent or translucent.
Read the complete definitionA mineral relating to the zeolites, usually occurring in square prisms or octahedrons with pearly luster on the cleavage surface. …
Read the complete definitionA mineral of great hardness, and, when transparent, of much beauty. It occurs in hexagonal prisms, commonly of a green …
Read the complete definitionConsisting of two pyramids placed base to base; having a pyramid at each of the extremities of a prism, as …
Read the complete definitionOne of the seven colors into which the rays of light divide themselves, when refracted through a glass prism; the …
Read the complete definitionPertaining to the shorter diagonal, as of a rhombic prism.
Read the complete definitionThe shorter of the diagonals in a rhombic prism.
Read the complete definitionAn instrument which by means of a prism of a peculiar form, or an arrangement of mirrors, causes an apparent …
Read the complete definitionThe active principle of the cantharis, or Spanish fly, a volatile, acrid, bitter solid, crystallizing in four-sided prisms.
Read the complete definitionAn elementary substance, not metallic in its nature, which is present in all organic compounds. Atomic weight 11.97. Symbol C. …
Read the complete definitionPossessing the qualities of a prism, obliquely inclined to a rhombic base; monoclinic.
Read the complete definitionAn implement for drawing, made of clay and plumbago, or of some preparation of chalk, usually sold in small prisms …
Read the complete definitionA mineral consisting principally of silicate of iron, and crystallizing in hexagonal prisms with perfect basal cleavage; -- so named …
Read the complete definitionThe revolving square prism carrying the cards in a Jacquard loom.
Read the complete definitionHaving twelve similar faces; as, a dihexagonal prism.
Read the complete definitionAn instrument for determining the time of apparent noon. It consists of two mirrors and a plane glass disposed in …
Read the complete definitionA prism formed by planes parallel to a lateral axis which meet above in a horizontal edge, like the roof …
Read the complete definitionA soft, heavy, brilliant glass, consisting essentially of a silicate of lead and potassium. It is used for tableware, and …
Read the complete definitionA mineral occurring in greenish gray six-sided prisms, having a greasy luster. It is probably a pseudomorph after elaeolite.
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