irradiation illusion

noun

An optical illusion in which a light area of the visual field looks larger than an otherwise identical dark area.

Meanings

nounirradiation illusion (plural irradiation illusions)

plural irradiation illusions

  1. An optical illusion in which a light area of the visual field looks larger than an otherwise identical dark area.
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