refresh flicker

[rɪˈfrɛʃ ˈflɪkər]
nounpl: refresh flickers
cintilação de atualização
1. A visible flickering or blinking effect that occurs on a display screen when it is being refreshed or updated, particularly common in older CRT monitors or when a display's refresh rate is too low
The old monitor suffered from refresh flicker that made it difficult to work for long periods.
O monitor antigo sofria com cintilação de atualização que tornava difícil trabalhar por longos períodos.
2. In computer graphics and display technology, the temporary visual disturbance caused by the screen redrawing its contents at insufficient frequency
Increasing the refresh rate to 75Hz eliminated the refresh flicker on the display.
Aumentar a taxa de atualização para 75Hz eliminou a cintilação de atualização no monitor.
This is primarily a technical term used in computing and display technology fields. It became less prominent with the shift from CRT to LCD/LED monitors, but remains relevant in discussions about display quality, gaming monitors, and professional workstation setups. The term is universally understood among tech professionals in both Brazil and the USA.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
screen flickerdisplay flickermonitor flickerrefresh rate flicker
Antonyms / Antônimos
stable displaysteady imageflicker-free display

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cintilação de atualização
Standard technical term used in computing contexts
São Paulo
tremulação de tela
Alternative technical term occasionally used
Portugal
tremulação do ecrã
Portuguese variant using 'ecrã' instead of 'tela'
General USA
refresh flicker
Standard technical term in English-speaking countries

Related Words

refresh ratehertzCRT monitordisplay technologyflicker fusion thresholdvertical sync

Related Idioms & Phrases

reduce flicker by increasing refresh rate
flicker-free technology
eliminate screen flicker
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