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Thau´ma`trope (thạ´må`trōp)

n.

1.

(Opt.) An optical instrument or toy for showing the persistence of an impression upon the eyes after the luminous object is withdrawn.

thaumatrope

a card with a different design or picture on each side that appear to merge when the card is whirled around. — thaumatropical, adj.

See also: Representation

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