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Tonophant
Ton′o-phant
(tōn′ō̍-fant)
, 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)
- (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.