English word thermoscopic comes from English -ic, English thermoscope
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ic | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. For example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).. Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”. |
| thermoscope | English (eng) | A scientific instrument that measures changes in temperature. |
| thermoscopic | English (eng) | Made by means of a thermoscope.. Of, or pertaining to, the thermoscope. |