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bloomingA condition with older CCD devices that causes distortion at the pixel level. It occurs when the electrical charge created exceeds the storage capacity of the device and spills over into adjacent pixels. Newer CCDs incorporate anti-blooming circuitry to drain the excess charge. See CCD. blooming [′blüm·iŋ] (electronics) Defocusing of television picture areas where excessive brightness results in enlargement of spot size and halation of the fluorescent screen. An increase in radarscope spot size due to an increase in signal intensity. (materials) The migration of sulfur or other substances to the surface of a sample of rubber, causing discoloration. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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