mosaic
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- noun
- /moʊˈzeɪɪk/
- Archaic
:
capa fotosensible
- The technician explained how the mosaic in the camera tube works to transform optical images into electrical signals for better viewing.
Examples
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The mosaic face shattered, and the machine fell into a heap.
Fiction book (1997) -
The camera's performance improved significantly after the new mosaic was installed, enhancing the clarity of the images it captured.
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In high-quality television cameras, the mosaic layer efficiently converts light into electrical signals, producing vibrant images.
Compounds
- Formal
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9.8
Religious rules God gave to the Israelites through Moses in the first five books of the Bible
- Specialized
A large image that shows a wide area by joining many photos taken from the air
- Specialized
A disease caused by a virus that makes potato leaves show pale and dark patches
- Specialized
A disease caused by a virus that makes plant leaves show yellow patches, often in tobacco plants
- Specialized
A virus that infects tobacco and other plants, making leaves show light and dark patches
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mosaic in camera work uses the same picture idea: the light surface has many tiny parts that act like tiles to make an image into electrical signals, so engineers call that part a 'mosaic'. This name shows it is many small pieces working together to form one picture.