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 An optical instrument or toy for showing the persistence of an impression upon the eyes after the luminous object is withdrawn.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