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microphonics

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.13 in modern English

Syllables
mi-cro-phon-ics
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The phenomenon where certain components in electronic devices transform mechanical vibrations into an unwanted electrical signal.

Uncountable

noun

The science of amplifying sound, or of microphones generally.

Dated; Uncountable

Etymology

From the adjective microphonic (“relating to the variations in electrical potential in response to sound waves”). By surface analysis, micro- + -phonics.

Usage

Synonyms

microphony

Questions

What does microphonics mean?
The phenomenon where certain components in electronic devices transform mechanical vibrations into an unwanted electrical signal.
Where does microphonics come from?
From the adjective microphonic (“relating to the variations in electrical potential in response to sound waves”). By surface analysis, micro- + -phonics.

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