flat-panel

adjective

flat-pan·​el ˈflat-ˈpa-nᵊl How to pronounce flat-panel (audio)
: relating to or being a thin flat video display (as for a portable computer)

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The spread of both DC generators (such as photovoltaic panels) and DC loads (such as cellphones, flat-panel televisions, LED lights, and even electric cars) is inspiring a small but growing niche for DC microgrids that link the two together. — IEEE Spectrum, 15 Nov. 2012 At this point, any serious retro gamer knows that a bulky cathode ray tube (CRT) TV provides the most authentic, lag-free experience for game consoles that predate the era of flat-panel HDTVs (i.e,. — Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024

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1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flat-panel was in 1977

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“Flat-panel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flat-panel. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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flat-panel

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: relating to or being a thin flat video display
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