SCIOPTIC
\sɪˈɒptɪk], \sɪˈɒptɪk], \s_ɪ__ˈɒ_p_t_ɪ_k]\
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Of or pertaining to an optical arrangement for forming images in a darkened room, usually called scioptic ball.
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Of or pertaining to an optical arrangement for forming images in a darkened room, usually called scioptic ball.
By Noah Webster.
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s[=i]-op'tik, adj. noting a certain optical arrangement for forming images in a darkened room, consisting of a globe with a lens fitted to a camera, and made to turn like the eye--also SCIOP'TRIC.--ns. SCIOP'TICON; SCIOP'TICS. [Gr. skia, shadow, optikos, pertaining to sight.]
By Thomas Davidson
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