scientific instrument

Noun
  1. An instrument used by scientists (synset 104154560)
    is a type of: instrument - a device that requires skill for proper use
    subtypes:
    • accelerator, atom smasher, particle accelerator - 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
    • cymograph, kymograph - 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
    • strobe, strobe light, stroboscope - scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary
    • t-scope, tachistoscope - scientific instrument used by psychologists; presents visual stimuli for brief exposures
    • telemeter - any scientific instrument for observing events at a distance and transmitting the information back to the observer

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