What does "screenburn" mean?

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.

Screenburn

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Noun

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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. uncountable

Etymology

From screen + burn.

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