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An instrument for ascertaining, measuring, or exhibiting the properties of polarized light or for studying the interactions of polarized light with optically transparent media.

polariscope [pəʊˈlærɪˌskəʊp]

(Chemistry) an instrument for detecting polarized light or for observing objects under polarized light, esp for detecting strain in transparent materials See photoelasticity

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polariscope - an optical device used to measure the rotation of the plane of vibration of polarized light

polarimeter

optical device - a device for producing or controlling light

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