HyperDic: scientific_instrument

English > 1 sense of the expression scientific instrument:
NOUNartifactscientific instrumentan instrument used by scientists
English > scientific instrument: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningAn instrument used by scientists.
Narroweraccelerator, particle accelerator, atom smasherA scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles
consoleA 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 analyzerscientific instrument consisting of an electronic circuit that permits only voltage pulses of predetermined height to pass
kymograph, cymographscientific instrument consisting of a rotating drum holding paper on which a stylus traces a continuous record (as of breathing or blood pressure)
magnetographA scientific instrument that registers magnetic variations (especially variations of the earth's magnetic field)
magnifierA scientific instrument that magnifies an image
microtomescientific instrument that cuts thin slices of something for microscopic examination
stroboscope, strobe, strobe lightscientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object
tachistoscope, t-scopescientific instrument used by psychologists
telemeterAny scientific instrument for observing / observing events at a distance and transmitting the information back to the observer
BroaderinstrumentA device that requires skill for proper use
Spanishinstrumento científico
Catalaninstrument científic

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