"dichroscope" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dichroscopes [plural]
Etymology: From di- + chro + -scope from Ancient Greek. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|di|chro|scope}} di- + chro + -scope, {{uder|en|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{en-noun}} dichroscope (plural dichroscopes)
  1. An instrument for examining the dichroism of crystals. Derived forms: dichroscopic

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