English word chromatoscope comes from English -scope, English chromato- (Color.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -scope | English (eng) | Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination. |
| chromato- | English (eng) | Color. |
| chromatoscope | English (eng) | A reflecting telescope, part of which is made to rotate eccentrically, so as to produce a ringlike image of a star, instead of a point; used in studying the scintillation of the stars. |