microphonics

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noun

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

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Meanings

nounmicrophonics (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebusinessThe phenomenon where certain components in electronic devices transform mechanical vibrations into an unwanted electrical signal.

    Synonyms: microphony

  2. dateduncountableThe science of amplifying sound, or of microphones generally.

Synonyms & antonyms

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

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microphony

Origin

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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APA

microphonics. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/microphonics

MLA

“microphonics.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/microphonics. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “microphonics,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/microphonics.

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