chromatrope

/krɒməˈtrəʊp/

Definitions

1. noun

A device or optical toy that produces a sequence of colors by the rotation of a wheel with a series of colored glass slides or similar materials

“The 19th-century chromatrope was a popular entertainment device that mesmerized audiences with its colorful patterns.”

Synonyms

  • color wheel
  • optical toy

Antonyms

  • black-and-white
  • monochrome