burn-in


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burn-in

[′bərn ‚in]
(electronics)
Operation of electronic components before they are applied in order to stabilize their characteristics and reveal defects.
(engineering)
freeze
(graphic arts)
A method for giving specified areas of the image extra exposure while protecting the rest of the image.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

burn-in

(hardware)
screen saver.

burn-in

(hardware, testing)
burn-in period.
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