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: scientific_instrument
English
> 1 sense of the expression
scientific instrument
:
NOUN
artifact
scientific instrument
an
instrument
used by
scientists
English
>
scientific instrument
: 1 sense
> noun 1, artifact
Meaning
An
instrument
used by
scientists
.
Narrower
accelerator
,
particle accelerator
,
atom smasher
A
scientific instrument
that
increases
the
kinetic energy
of charged
particles
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
Spanish
instrumento científico
Catalan
instrument científic
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