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PDP

n. countable
C1 Advanced pdp Informal

n. Stands for Plasma Display Panel. A type of screen that uses small cells of gas to create a picture. You usually see this on older flat-screen TVs.

n. Abbreviation for Plasma Display Panel. A display technology that utilizes small cells containing electrically charged ionized gases to produce an image. Often contrasted with LCD or LED technologies in historical consumer electronics contexts.


SIMPLE

The old PDP television still has a great picture.

CONTEXTUAL

Early flat-panel displays often utilized PDP technology because it offered superior contrast ratios compared to contemporary liquid crystal displays.

COMPLEX

While PDP screens were once the industry standard for large-format home cinema, they were eventually phased out due to their high power consumption and the rapid advancement of LED-backlit panels.

Usage

Commonly used as an acronym for 'Plasma Display Panel' in technical and retail contexts.

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