LCD

UK: ˌel siː ˈdiː | US: ˌel siː ˈdiː

Definition

  1. n. a type of display technology using liquid crystals to produce images (short for "liquid crystal display")

Structure
liquid <fluid>crystal <solid with repeating structure>display <show>
Etymology

"LCD" is an initialism derived from "liquid crystal display." The term reflects the technology's core components:

  • "Liquid" refers to the fluid state of the material.
  • "Crystal" denotes the ordered molecular structure of the liquid crystals.
  • "Display" highlights its function as a visual output device.
    The acronym emerged in the 1960s as the technology developed, condensing the technical description into a portable term.
Examples

  1. Modern TVs often use LCD screens for energy efficiency.

  2. The laptop's LCD panel provides sharp and vibrant colors.

  3. Early LCD monitors had slower response times than CRT displays.

  4. Scientists continue to improve LCD technology for better contrast ratios.

  5. The calculator's LCD display is readable even in bright sunlight.