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moiré effect

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moiré effect

–noun Optics.
the appearance, when two regularly spaced sets of lines are superimposed, of a new set of lines (moiré pattern) passing through the points where the original lines cross at small angles.

Origin:
1950–55
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moiré effect  
n.  
  1. The effect of superimposing a repetitive design, such as a grid, on the same or a different design in order to produce a pattern distinct from its components.

  2. The perceived distortion or flickering of printed or displayed high-contrast images.

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