"two seconds to black" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} two seconds to black (uncountable)
  1. (computing, informal) The situation where a computer monitor displays a correct screen image when first switched on, but then quickly blanks out, typically associated with capacitor problems. Tags: informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Computing, Two
    Sense id: en-two_seconds_to_black-en-noun-bEtYIYNM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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