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hydroscope

hydroscope

9.9
A tube with a glass window for looking at things under water
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : hidroscopio
  • The children were fascinated by the view of the submerged plants through the hydroscope.

Examples

  • With the help of a hydroscope, divers could inspect the underwater structure without getting wet.

  • The scientist used a hydroscope to study the fish swimming near the riverbed.

  • The hydroscope allowed us to see the fish clearly.

  • Do you know how to use a hydroscope?

  • The scientist used a hydroscope to study the fish swimming near the riverbed.

  • With the help of a hydroscope, divers could inspect the underwater structure without getting wet.

  • The children were fascinated by the view of the submerged plants through the hydroscope.

How Deep

submersible
  • Specialized
12 7.2
hydroscope
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

hydroscope singular
hydroscopes plural

Morphology

hydroscope = scope (transparent) = hydro + scope

The meaning is directly compositional: 'hydro-' indicates water and 'scope' is a viewing instrument.

Etymology

Hydroscope comes from the parts hydro- 'water' and -scope 'to look', like the -scope in telescope. So a hydroscope is a tool for looking into water, like an underwater telescope.