stroboscope (redirected from Stroboscopic test)

stro·bo·scope  (strb-skp)

n.

Any of various instruments used to observe moving objects by making them appear stationary, especially with pulsed illumination or mechanical devices that intermittently interrupt observation.

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[Greek strobos, a whirling; see streb(h)- in Indo-European roots + -scope.]

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strobo·scopic (-skpk) adj.

strobo·scopi·cal·ly adv.

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stroboscope [ˈstrəʊbəˌskəʊp]

n

1. (Electronics) an instrument producing a flashing light, the frequency of which can be synchronized with some multiple of the frequency of rotation, vibration, or operation of an object, etc., making it appear stationary. It is used to determine speeds of rotation or vibration, or to adjust objects or parts Sometimes shortened to strobe

2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Photography) a similar device synchronized with the opening of the shutter of a camera so that a series of still photographs can be taken of a moving object

[from strobo-, from Greek strobos a twisting, whirling + -scope]

stroboscopic  [ˌstrəʊbəˈskɒpɪk], stroboscopical adj

stroboscopically  adv

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stroboscope  (strb-skp)

Any of various instruments used to observe moving objects by making them appear stationary, especially with pulsed illumination or mechanical devices that intermittently interrupt observation.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

stroboscope - scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary strobe, strobe light scientific instrument - an instrument used by scientists

Translations

stroboscope [ˈstrəʊbəskəʊp] N → estroboscopio m

stroboscope

n → Stroboskop nt