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Chromatrope

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(1):

(n.) An instrument for exhibiting certain chromatic effects of light (depending upon the persistence of vision and mixture of colors) by means of rapidly rotating disks variously colored.

(2):

(n.) A device in a magic lantern or stereopticon to produce kaleidoscopic effects.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Chromatrope'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​c/chromatrope.html. 1828.
 
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