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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or relating to an optical arrangement for forming images in a darkened room. dated, not-comparable

   "scioptic apparatus"

Etymology

Ancient Greek σκιά (skiá, “shadow”) + ὀπτικός (optikós, “of or pertaining to sight”).

Related phrases

scioptic ball

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