stereoscope noun. ['stɛrɪǝ(ʊ)skǝʊp, 'stɪǝrɪǝ(ʊ)-] M19.
[from STEREO- + -SCOPE.]
An instrument for obtaining, from two pictures (usu. photographs) of an object taken from slightly different points of view, a single image giving the impression of solidity or relief.
lenticular stereoscope, reflecting stereoscope, refracting stereoscope.

■ stereo'scopic adjective of, pertaining to, or adapted to the stereoscope; having an appearance of solidity or relief: M19.

■ stereo'scopically adverb in a stereoscopic manner; by means of the stereoscope; with an appearance of solidity: M19.

■ stere'oscopy noun the art or practice of using the stereoscope M19.

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