Deblocked

/diːˈblɑkt/ adjective, verb

Definition

Cleared of blockage; having had a block or restriction removed.

Etymology

Past tense/participle of 'deblock,' with regular '-ed' suffix.

Kelly Says

The term 'deblocking' in video compression algorithms is one of those technical terms that sounds abstract but literally means 'making the blocky parts less blocky'—very satisfying when it works!

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