moire
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.
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| 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.) |
moire
a fabric, usually silk, having a watered effect
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