"Troxler effect" meaning in All languages combined

See Troxler effect on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the Troxler effect [canonical]
Etymology: First identified by Swiss physician Ignaz Paul Vital Troxler in 1804. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the Troxler effect
  1. An optical illusion whereby, when a person fixes the gaze on a particular point, an unchanging stimulus away from the fixation point appears to fade away and disappear. Wikipedia link: Troxler's fading Categories (topical): Optical illusions, Optics Synonyms: Troxler fading, Troxler's fading
    Sense id: en-Troxler_effect-en-name-Nu8AI~JB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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