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  1. Kaleidoscope - Wikipedia

    A kaleidoscope (/ kəˈlaɪdəskoʊp /) is an optical instrument with two or more reflecting surfaces (or mirrors) tilted to each other at an angle, so that one or more (parts of) objects on one end of these …

  2. Kaleidoscope | mirror, light, colors | Britannica

    Kaleidoscope, optical device consisting of mirrors that reflect images of bits of coloured glass in a symmetrical geometric design through a viewer. The design may be changed endlessly by rotating …

  3. KALEIDOSCOPE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Dec 2, 2016 · : an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are …

  4. How Kaleidoscopes Work - HowStuffWorks

    Mar 7, 2024 · In a kaleidoscope, each repeated image is symmetrical in relation to the image beside it. The more precisely the mirrors or reflective surfaces are joined together, the more precise the …

  5. The History of the Kaleidoscope and David Brewster - ThoughtCo

    Apr 29, 2025 · David Brewster invented the kaleidoscope in 1816, but saw little financial gain from it. The kaleidoscope uses angled mirrors to create beautiful patterns from loose bits of colored glass.

  6. KALEIDOSCOPE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    The kaleidoscope fractures the vision of a single object or scene into a multitude of different but interrelated forms of the same.

  7. Kaleidoscope | Different by Design

    Fashion & Homeware that's Different by Design Crafted with comfort, fit and quality, Kaleidoscope is here for every moment. Our pieces are designed to be dressed up, or down, creating stand-out …

  8. Kaleidoscope | Research Starters | EBSCO Research

    A kaleidoscope is a cylindrical optical instrument that creates vibrant, symmetrical patterns through the use of mirrors and colorful objects such as beads or glass. The light entering from one end reflects …

  9. Kaleidoscope - Principle, Uses, FAQs - Careers360

    Nov 18, 2025 · A Kaleidoscope is an optical instrument that creates stunning, symmetrical patterns through the reflection of light off mirrors arranged inside a tube. It works by reflecting colorful objects …

  10. kaleidoscope noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage …

    Definition of kaleidoscope noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [countable] a toy consisting of a tube that you look through with loose pieces of coloured glass and mirrors at the end. …