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microphonics en · NOUN

Etymology

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

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) The phenomenon where certain components in electronic devices transform mechanical vibrations into an unwanted electrical signal.
  2. (dated, uncountable) The science of amplifying sound, or of microphones generally.

Synonyms

microphony (translation of vibrations into electrical signal)