"bitplane" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbɪtpleɪn/ Audio: en-uk-bitplane.ogg [UK] Forms: bitplanes [plural]
Etymology: bit + plane Etymology templates: {{compound|en|bit|plane}} bit + plane Head templates: {{en-noun}} bitplane (plural bitplanes)
  1. (computing) The set of bits stored at the same relative position in each byte and thus having comparable effects on the overall data, used for sound and image processing, etc. Wikipedia link: bitplane Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-bitplane-en-noun-Vi0Q~chx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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