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An instrument formed by combining prisms so as to correct the chromatic aberration of the light while linear dimensions of objects seen through the prisms are increased or diminished; -- called also prism telescope.

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  1. n. An instrument formed by combining prisms so as to correct the chromatic aberration of the light while linear dimensions of objects seen through the prisms are increased or diminished; -- called also prism telescope.
  2. An instrument formed by combining prisms so as to correct the chromatic aberration of the light while linear dimensions of objects seen through the prisms are increased or diminished; -- called also prism telescope. Sir D. Brewster.
  3. An instrument formed by combining prisms so as to correct thechromatic aberration of the light while linear dimensions of objectsseen through the prisms are increased or diminished; -- called alsoprism telescope. Sir D. Brewster.