hod|o|scope

hod|o|scope
hod|o|scope «HOD uh skohp», noun.
an instrument for tracing the paths of charged particles, composed of a series of radiation detectors, each with its own neon light. The flashing of light indicates the path of a particle passing through.
[< Greek hodós way + English -scope]

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