periscopic
Optics. (of certain lenses in special microscopes, cameras, etc.) giving distinct vision obliquely, or all around, as well as, or instead of, in a direct line.
pertaining to periscopes or their use.
Origin of periscopic
1- Sometimes per·i·scop·i·cal .
Words Nearby periscopic
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How to use periscopic in a sentence
A pair of lenses thus equipped Dr. Wollaston called the periscopic microscope.
A History of Science, Volume 4(of 5) | Henry Smith WilliamsIt didn't look like the periscopic eyes that those flying snakes had—looked more like a hexan eye, don't you think?
Spacehounds of IPC | Edward Elmer SmithThe periscopic gun sight and the controls were on a level with the operator's eyes.
The Airlords of Han | Philip Francis NowlanA very useful form of lens was proposed by Dr. Wollaston, and called by him the periscopic lens.
The Microscope | Andrew RossMr. Shelton, do you know anything about these periscopic binoculars?
The Island Pharisees | John Galsworthy
British Dictionary definitions for periscopic
/ (ˌpɛrɪˈskɒpɪk) /
(of a lens) having a wide field of view
Derived forms of periscopic
- periscopically, adverb
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