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direct-vision spectroscope

noun Optics.

a simple spectroscope consisting of a collimating lens and an Amici prism.

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Origin of direct-vision spectroscope

First recorded in 1875–80

Words nearby direct-vision spectroscope

direct sum, direct tax, direct transfusion, direct vision, direct-vision prism, direct-vision spectroscope, Diredawa, direful, diremption, dire wolf, direxit
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