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tonophant
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tonophant, n. [Gr. to`nos a tone + fai`nein to show.].
A modification of the kaleidophon, for showing composition of acoustic vibrations. It consists of two thin slips of steel welded together, their length being adjustable by a screw socket. [1913 Webster]
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