raster burn
The term "raster burn" is commonly associated with older CRT monitors and describes a specific type of screen damage caused by prolonged display of static images.
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Definition
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(technical)Damage to a display, especially CRT monitors, caused by the prolonged display of a static image, leading to a permanent or semi-permanent imprint.
Example
- Leaving the game menu on overnight caused raster burn on the old monitor.
- The TV channel logo left a raster burn on the screen after being displayed for days.
Similar
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