stauroscope

/ (ˈstɔːrəˌskəʊp) /

noun

obsolete an optical instrument for studying the crystal structure of minerals under polarized light

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Derived forms of stauroscope

stauroscopic (ˌstɔːrəˈskɒpɪk), adjectivestauroscopically, adverb

Word Origin for stauroscope

C19: from Greek stauros a cross + -scope

Words nearby stauroscope

staunton, staurion, staurolite, stauropegion, stauroplegia, stauroscope, stavanger, stave, stave off, staves, stavesacre
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