Refractor

noun

noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A refracting telescope.
  2. 2
    anything which refracts light, heat or sound

Synonyms

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astronomical observatoryastronomical telescopecassegrainian telescopecoelostatcoronagraphcoronograph

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"Tom bought a refractor telescope."

Etymology

From refract + -or.

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