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- noun (Physics.) A modification of the kaleidophon, for showing composition of acoustic vibrations. It consists of two thin slips of steel welded together, their length being adjustable by a screw socket.
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- noun dated A modification of the
kaleidophone , for showing thecomposition ofacoustic vibrations . It consists of two thinslips ofsteel welded together, their length beingadjustable by a screw socket.
Etymologies
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Ancient Greek a tone + to show.
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