Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Showing results for dichroscope. Search instead for diaphanoscope.

dichroscope

British  
/ ˈdaɪkrəˌskəʊp, ˌdaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk /

noun

  1. Also called: dichroiscope.   dichrooscope.  an instrument for investigating the dichroism of solutions or crystals

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of dichroscope

C19: from Greek dikhroos two-coloured + -scope

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A dichroscope may be had for from seven to ten dollars, according to the make, and everyone who deals in colored stones should own and use one.

From A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public by Wade, Frank Bertram

The dichroscope also serves to detect the false character of doublets and paste imitations, as neither shows dichroism.

From A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public by Wade, Frank Bertram

The difference was so marked as to be easily seen without the dichroscope.

From A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public by Wade, Frank Bertram

The student should, if possible, obtain the use of a dichroscope and practice with it on all sorts of stones.

From A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public by Wade, Frank Bertram

Where a sapphire shows a poor color and the dichroscope shows that the table was laid improperly, there is some possibility of improving the color by recutting to the above indicated position.

From A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public by Wade, Frank Bertram

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "dichroscope" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com