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Meaning of stroboscope in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈstroʊbəˌskoʊp/

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  1. Noun

    stroboscope

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from Greek strobos‘whirling’+ -scope

    Definitions

    1. scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object

    Examples

    • « can make moving object appear stationary »

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