Associations to the word «Stroboscope»

Wiktionary

STROBOSCOPE, noun. Instrument for studying or observing periodic movement by rendering a moving body visible only at regular intervals.
STROBOSCOPE, noun. A lamp that produces short bursts of light that synchronizes with a camera shutter for photographing fast-moving objects; A photo made by such a machine.

Dictionary definition

STROBOSCOPE, noun. Scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary.

Wise words

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