"kymoscope" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kymoscopes [plural]
Etymology: From kymo- + -scope. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|kymo|scope}} kymo- + -scope Head templates: {{en-noun}} kymoscope (plural kymoscopes)
  1. A device for viewing and measuring wave motion, such as that recorded by a kymograph.

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