"Fizeau-Foucault apparatus" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named after Hippolyte Fizeau and Léon Foucault. Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Fizeau-Foucault apparatus
  1. (historical) Either of two types of instrument used to measure the speed of light. Wikipedia link: Fizeau-Foucault apparatus Tags: historical

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