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Meaning of mesolabe | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An ancient instrument for finding two mean proportionals between two given lines, required in solving the problem of the duplication of the cube.

historical

Equivalents

Français mésolabe

Examples

“In the second part, by means of the monochord, and an instrument called the Mesolabe, he measures and ascertains the intervals”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

mesolayer mesole mesolect mesoleg mesolevel mesolimbic

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