Telecine

//ˌtɛl.əˈsɪn.eɪ// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The process of transferring motion picture film into electronic form. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A machine used to carry out this process. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To transfer (motion picture film) into electronic form.

Etymology

From tele- + cine.

Related phrases

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