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1. (n.) stroboscope
a device for studying the motion of a body, esp. a body revolving or vibrating rapidly, by making the motion appear to slow down or stop, as by periodically illuminating the body.
Etymology: (1830–40; < Gk stróbo(s) action of whirling + -scope)
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1. (noun) stroboscope, strobe, strobe light
scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary
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1. (noun) stroboscope
an instrument for studying or observing the successive phases of a periodic or varying motion by means of light which is periodically interrupted
2. (noun) stroboscope
an optical toy similar to the phenakistoscope. See Phenakistoscope
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