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teinoscope
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teinoscope, n. [Gr. to extend + -scope.].
An instrument formed by combining prisms so as to correct the chromatic aberration of the light while linear dimensions of objects seen through the prisms are increased or diminished; -- called also prism telescope . Sir D. Brewster. [1913 Webster]
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