screen burn

A form of screenburn — Damage caused to certain types of computer screens where a frequently-displayed image "burns" a dull copy of itself onto the screen, and remains permanently visible.

Meanings

nounscreen burn (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of screenburn.
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