autogating

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A feature of military image intensifier tubes where the amount of light reaching the intensifier is automatically gated so that bright lights do not damage the unit.

Word forms

autogating

Etymology

From auto- + gating.

Related words

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