Meaning | An instrument used by scientists. |
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Narrower | accelerator, particle accelerator, atom smasher | A scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles |
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console | A scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system) |
hodoscope | (physics) scientific instrument that traces the path of a charged particle |
kicksorter, pulse height analyzer | scientific instrument consisting of an electronic circuit that permits only voltage pulses of predetermined height to pass |
kymograph, cymograph | scientific instrument consisting of a rotating drum holding paper on which a stylus traces a continuous record (as of breathing or blood pressure) |
magnetograph | A scientific instrument that registers magnetic variations (especially variations of the earth's magnetic field) |
magnifier | A scientific instrument that magnifies an image |
microtome | scientific instrument that cuts thin slices of something for microscopic examination |
stroboscope, strobe, strobe light | scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object |
tachistoscope, t-scope | scientific instrument used by psychologists |
telemeter | Any scientific instrument for observing / observing events at a distance and transmitting the information back to the observer |
Broader | instrument | A device that requires skill for proper use |
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Spanish | instrumento científico |
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Catalan | instrument científic |
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