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单词 Zöllner illusion
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Definition of Zöllner illusion in English:

Zöllner illusion

nounˈtsəːlnəˈzôl-

  • An optical illusion in which long parallel lines appear to diverge or converge when crossed by rows of short oblique lines.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It may be that the Zöllner illusion is caused by this impression of depth.
    • The Poggendorff illusion was actually derived from another famous illusion - the Zöllner illusion.

Origin

Late 19th century: named after Johann K. F. Zöllner (1834–82), German physicist.

 
 

Definition of Zöllner illusion in US English:

Zöllner illusion

nounˈzôl-

  • An optical illusion in which long parallel lines appear to diverge or converge when crossed by rows of short oblique lines.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It may be that the Zöllner illusion is caused by this impression of depth.
    • The Poggendorff illusion was actually derived from another famous illusion - the Zöllner illusion.

Origin

Late 19th century: named after Johann K. F. Zöllner (1834–82), German physicist.

 
 
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