negative static JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˌnɛɡətɪv ˈstætɪk/ · neg.a.tive.stat.ic
noun
- Unwanted electrical noise or interference in a signal or circuit. The engineer spent hours troubleshooting the issue, trying to eliminate the negative static that was disrupting the satellite transmission.
- A type of electromagnetic interference that can cause distortion or degradation of a signal. The team of researchers studied the effects of negative static on the accuracy of GPS signals in urban environments.
adjective
- Characterized by or producing unwanted electrical noise or interference. The negative static in the old amplifier made it difficult to listen to music without distortion.
Synonyms
electromagnetic interferencenoisedistortioninterferencesignal degradationelectrical noiseunwanted signal
Antonyms
Did you know? The term 'negative static' is often used in the context of audio equipment, where it can refer to the unwanted hiss or hum that can be present in a recording or playback system.