chromakey

English

noun
Definitions
  • (television) The use of a particular colour (usually either blue or green) as a key in a TV studio in order to allow one image to be partially superimposed upon another, seamlessly

Etymology

Compound from English chroma + English key (cay).

Origin

English

key

Gloss

cay

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