stroboscopy
9.9
To use a flashing light to make fast movement look slow
- noun
- /strəˈbɒskəpi/
- Specialized
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estroboscopia
- In the film, stroboscopy was employed to create the illusion of a slow-motion dance performance.
Examples
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When stroboscopy is not used, some of these hemorrhages go unrecognized, and subsequent treatment may be inappropriate.
Academic text (1996) -
The scientist used stroboscopy to visualize the high-speed movement of the hummingbird's wings.
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With stroboscopy, the technician could analyze the vibrations of the machinery more effectively.
How Effective
Surface Forms
stroboscopy singular
stroboscopies plural
Morphology
Etymology
The word stroboscopy comes from a Greek word for 'whirl' that gave English strobe (a flashing light) and the ending -scopy meaning 'to look'. So, stroboscopy is like 'looking' with quick flashes of light, which makes very fast movement appear slow or still.