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Definition of Spinthariscope
1. n. A small instrument containing a minute particle of a radium compound mounted in front of a fluorescent screen and viewed with magnifying lenses. The tiny flashes produced by the continual bombardment of the screen by the α rays are thus rendered visible.
Definition of Spinthariscope
1. Noun. an early device used for observing individual nuclear disintegrations ¹
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Definition of Spinthariscope
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Medical Definition of Spinthariscope
1. Synonym: scintillation counter. Origin: G. Spinther, spark, + skopeo, to view (05 Mar 2000)