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Webster 1913 Edition


Tonophant

Ton′o-phant

(tōn′ō̍-fant)
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Noun.
[Gr.
τόνοσ
a tone +
φαίνειν
to show.]
(Physics.)
A modification of the kaleidophon, for showing composition of acoustic vibrations. It consists of two thin slips of steel welded together, their length being adjustable by a screw socket.

Definition 2024


tonophant

tonophant

English

Noun

tonophant (plural tonophants)

  1. (dated) A modification of the kaleidophone, for showing the composition of acoustic vibrations. It consists of two thin slips of steel welded together, their length being adjustable by a **** socket.