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Pepper's ghost en · NOUN

Etymology

Named after John Henry Pepper, who attempted to popularize the effect.

Meanings

  1. An illusionary technique used in theatres, at funfairs, etc. that uses a plate glass and special lighting techniques to make objects seem to appear or disappear.

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Translations (1)

pt fantasma de Pepper (an illusionary technique used to make objects appear or disappear)