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microphonics.

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

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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

    uncountable
  2. The science of amplifying sound, or of microphones generally.

    dated · uncountable
Where this word comes 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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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.