microphonism

mi·cro·phon·ism

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Definition of microphonism word

noun microphonism a usually undesirable property of some electronic circuits or components in which mechanical vibrations of a component affect the signal being transmitted through the circuit. 1

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; microphone + -ism

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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