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passive-matrix

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[pas-iv-mey-triks] / ˈpæs ɪvˈmeɪ trɪks /

adjective

Electronics.
  1. of or relating to a relatively low-resolution liquid crystal display (LCD) with low contrast, a type of flat-screen display.


Etymology

Origin of passive-matrix

First recorded in 1990–95