hydroscope
[ hahy-druh-skohp ]
/ ˈhaɪ drəˌskoʊp /
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noun
an optical device for viewing objects below the surface of water.
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OTHER WORDS FROM hydroscope
hy·dro·scop·ic [hahy-druh-skop-ik], /ˌhaɪ drəˈskɒp ɪk/, hy·dro·scop·i·cal, adjectivehy·dro·sco·pic·i·ty [hahy-druh-skoh-pis-i-tee], /ˌhaɪ drə skoʊˈpɪs ɪ ti/, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use hydroscope in a sentence
It is more hydroscopic, or capable of absorbing and retaining moisture, and fixing ammonia than the doomuteea.
A Journey through the Kingdom of Oude, Volumes I & II|William SleemanThe author has used hydroscopic in place of hygroscopic throughout.
Jaros Hygienic Wear|I. Jaros
British Dictionary definitions for hydroscope
hydroscope
/ (ˈhaɪdrəˌskəʊp) /
noun
any instrument for making observations of underwater objects
Derived forms of hydroscope
hydroscopic (ˌhaɪdrəˈskɒpɪk) or hydroscopical, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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