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GLINTA legacy family of 2D and 3D processors from 3D Labs, Inc., a division of Creative Technology Ltd., Milpitas, CA (www.3dlabs.com) that were widely used in high-end display adapters. 3D Labs' Wildcat Realizm technology followed the GLINT line, which supports high-level shading languages such as OpenGL and Microsoft's DirectX 9. glint [glint] (electronics) Pulse-to-pulse variation in amplitude of a reflected radar signal, owing to the reflection of the radar from a body that is rapidly changing its reflecting surface, for example, a spinning airplane propeller. The use of this effect to degrade tracking or seeking functions of an enemy weapons system. (optics) A small region designed to strongly reflect light from a target. 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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She could see the glint of the moon upon the bay, and could feel the soft, gusty beating of the hot south wind. Through the smoke glimpses could be caught of something black- probably men- and at times the glint of bayonets. But there was not a glint of humor on that lady's face. |
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