ghost image
The term "ghost image" describes various types of faint, secondary images appearing in different fields, often as a result of reflections, malfunctions, or artifacts.
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Definition
B2Photography
(technical)A faint, secondary image appearing due to internal reflections or optical defects.
Example
- The photographer noticed a ghost image caused by lens flare in the final shot.
B2Computing
(technical)An exact copy of a hard drive used for backup or system restoration.
Example
- Creating a ghost image of your system can save you time during disaster recovery.
C1Medical Imaging
(technical, medical)An artifact in orthopantomograms where a dense object appears twice, distorted on the opposite side.
Example
- The dentist identified a ghost image of a metal filling on the x-ray.
C1Printing
(technical)A faint, residual image on a printing plate causing unwanted impressions on prints.
Example
- The printer had to clean the plate to remove the ghost image affecting the quality of the prints.
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