actinophone
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/ˈæktɪnəˌfoʊn/
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/ˈæktɪnəˌfəʊn/
sound from light
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinophone' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aktis' meaning 'ray' and 'phone' meaning 'sound'.
Historical Evolution
'aktis' and 'phone' combined in modern scientific terminology to form 'actinophone'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sound produced by rays', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device that produces sound when exposed to light, particularly ultraviolet light.
The scientist used an actinophone to study the effects of ultraviolet light.
Last updated: 2025/04/30 13:06