LCD
UK[ˌel siː ˈdiː]US[ˌel siː ˈdiː]
n
A type of flat screen used in televisions, computer monitors, and other devices, which uses liquid crystals to display images.
Etymology
LCD is an initialism for 'Liquid Crystal Display'. The term 'liquid crystal' describes a state of matter with properties between those of conventional liquids and solid crystals. The technology was first discovered in the late 19th century, but its practical application for displays began in the 1960s. The name directly and logically describes the core component—a liquid crystalline substance—whose light-modulating properties are electronically controlled to form the visual display.
Analysis
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Examples
The old monitor was replaced with a new, energy-efficient LCD.
Most modern smartphones use LCD or OLED screens.
The price of LCD televisions has dropped significantly over the past decade.