Is “horizontal slits” an acceptable description?

Question

Sometimes on tv or while seeing an old video, there are slits on the screen, interrupting the video. It is like static. Is it okay to say “horizontal slits on screen” to describe this type of error? Is it clear?
Here is an example: https://youtu.be/dV-A9BDd1HY (00:46)
This will be very helpful.

ConsciousClay · Answer

They're not slits.
slit - A long narrow cut or opening.
The best answer to your question would account directly for the cause of those markings. Not knowing the cause, I can only supply a couple terms at some remove from specificity.

markings (The most general)

streak - A long thin usu. irregular line or band of contrasting colour.

Is “horizontal slits” an acceptable description?

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