e-ink

[ˈiː.ɪŋk]
nounpl: e-inks
tinta eletrônica
1. A display technology that mimics the appearance of printed ink on paper, using tiny electrically charged particles to create visible text and images without backlighting
The e-reader uses e-ink technology to reduce eye strain during long reading sessions.
O leitor eletrônico utiliza tecnologia de tinta eletrônica para reduzir o cansaço dos olhos durante longas sessões de leitura.
2. A brand name (E Ink Corporation) that has become genericized to refer to electronic paper display technology in general
Most Kindle devices are equipped with e-ink screens.
A maioria dos dispositivos Kindle é equipada com telas de tinta eletrônica.
E-ink technology has become increasingly popular in Brazil and Portugal with the adoption of e-readers and digital devices. The technology is valued for its eye-comfort properties, making it preferred for educational and professional reading in both regions. The term is often used in its English form even in Portuguese-language tech communities and marketing materials.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
electronic papere-paperelectronic inkdigital paper
Antonyms / Antônimos
LCDOLEDbacklit display

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tinta eletrônica
Standard term used in technology contexts
São Paulo
e-ink / tinta eletrônica
Both English term and Portuguese translation are commonly used
Portugal
tinta electrónica
Uses Portuguese spelling convention with 'c' instead of 'n'

Related Words

e-readerdigital displayelectrophoretic displayKindle
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