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noun
A stroboscopic lamp: a device used to produce regular flashes of light.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
An electronic signal in hardware indicating that a value is ready to be read.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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verb
To flash like a stroboscopic lamp.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: stroboscope, strobe light
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: scientific instrument
History
Shortening of stroboscope.
Across languages
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
