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moire

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Pronounced "mor-ray" and spelled "moiré." In computer graphics, a visible distortion. It results from a variety of conditions; for example, when scanning halftones at a resolution not consistent with the eventual printed resolution or when superimposing curved patterns on one another. Internal monitor misalignment can also be a cause. The term comes from the French "moirer" (to water) and is used to express a rippled, water-like look, which is often a desired artistic effect.

Moiré Patterns
Because these images were saved as 256 colors and are not photorealistic, the magnified view of the rosette patterns tells more of the moiré story than the examples do. (Images courtesy of Adobe Systems, Inc.)
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cried the old lady, taking the seat of honor prepared for her, and settling the folds of her lavender moire with a great rustle.
Little Women by Alcott, Louisa May View in context
[147] They wore, besides their ribbons of blue moire, the silver dove on the shoulder, and the long mantle of sombre blue velvet lined with yellow satin.
The Guardian by Pater, Walter Horatio View in context
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