spinthariscope

spin·thar·i·scope

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spin-thar-uh-skohp]
- /spɪnˈθær əˌskoʊp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spin-thar-uh-skohp]
- /spɪnˈθær əˌskoʊp/

Definitions of spinthariscope word

noun spinthariscope an instrument that detects ionizing radiation by picking up sparks of light from alpha particles. 1
noun spinthariscope a device for observing ionizing radiation, consisting of a tube with a magnifying lens at one end and a phosphorescent screen at the other. A particle hitting the screen produces a scintillation 0
noun spinthariscope a small device with a fluorescent screen, for visually observing the scintillations produced by the impact of alpha rays given off by a radioactive substance 0

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Parts of speech for Spinthariscope

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spinthariscope popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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