balop

noun

bal·​op

ˈbaˌläp

plural -s

1

: a balopticon for projecting images into a television transmitting apparatus

2

: the slide or card bearing the picture or other visual material for projection by the balop

also : the visual material for projection

Word History

Etymology

short for balopticon

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