"beta movement" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. The optical illusion whereby a series of static images shown in rapid succession on a screen appear to show a moving image. Wikipedia link: beta movement Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Optical illusions Related terms: phi phenomenon

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