"image sensor" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: image sensors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} image sensor (plural image sensors)
  1. (photography) A sensor that detects and conveys information used to make an image. Categories (topical): Photography Synonyms: imager Translations (Translations): matryca [feminine] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-image_sensor-en-noun-rZbSXEVm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography

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