"e-paper" meaning in English

See e-paper in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From e- + paper. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|e|paper|id1=digital}} e- + paper Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} e-paper (uncountable)
  1. A display technology designed to mimic the appearance of ordinary ink on paper. Wikipedia link: Electronic paper Tags: uncountable Synonyms: electronic paper Related terms: e-book reader, digital paper, e-ink Translations (Translations): papiel [masculine] (French), papier électronique (French), e-papier [masculine] (Polish)
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