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Heliograph Definition & Meaning

heliograph
noun
  1. an apparatus for sending telegraphic messages by using a mirror to turn the sun's rays off and on
verb
  1. signal by means of a mirror and the using the sun's rays

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Frequently asked questions

What does heliograph mean?
an apparatus for sending telegraphic messages by using a mirror to turn the sun's rays off and on signal by means of a mirror and the using the sun's rays
What part of speech is heliograph?
Heliograph is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does heliograph have?
Heliograph has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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