After-image

created by Webster 1913
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Tue Dec 21 1999 at 21:41:00

Aft"er-im`age(#), n.

The impression of a vivid sensation retained by the retina of the eye after the cause has been removed; also extended to impressions left of tones, smells, etc.

 

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