モアレ
also: モワレ
Meanings
1
moire fabric; watered silk
Refers to a type of fabric, especially silk, with a wavy or rippled pattern. Used in fashion and textile contexts.
from French
This dress is made of moire fabric.
2
moire pattern; moiré effect
An interference pattern created when two grids or patterns overlap, often seen in printing, scanning, and digital images. Technical term.
A moire pattern appeared in the scanned image.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉にモアレが出るmoire (pattern) appears on something (e.g. a scanned or printed image)
Fine moire patterns appeared in the scanned image.
- 〈物〉にモアレの光沢があるsomething has a moire-like shimmering sheen (typically fabric)
The fabric of that dress has a shimmering moire sheen.
- モアレを防ぐto prevent moire from occurring
Special screen dots are used in printing to prevent moire.
- モアレを軽減するto reduce moire effects
This software has a function to reduce moire.