noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

astronomical observatoryastronomical telescopecassegrainian telescopecoelostatcoronagraphcoronograph

Example

More examples

"Tom bought a refractor telescope."

Etymology

From refract + -or.

Related phrases

Galilean refractorrefracting telescope

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