CEFR C1

ccd

noun

Meaning

A semiconductor device used as a light-sensitive electronic component in digital cameras and other imaging devices, converting light into electrical signals.

Examples

Early digital cameras relied heavily on CCD technology.
The new telescope uses an advanced CCD to capture faint starlight.

Synonyms: image sensor, digital sensor, photodetector

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ccd (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈsiːsiːˈdiː

Definition

A semiconductor device used as a light-sensitive electronic component in digital cameras and other imaging devices, converting light into electrical signals.

Examples

Early digital cameras relied heavily on CCD technology.
The new telescope uses an advanced CCD to capture faint starlight.

Synonyms of ccd

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