microphonic

[ mahy-kruh-fon-ik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or in the nature of a microphone.
2. Electronics. tending to or capable of exhibiting microphonism.

microphonic

/ ˌmaɪkrəˈfɒnɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to microphones
2. (of valves or other electronic components) unusually sensitive to incident sound or mechanical shock

Word History and Origins

Origin of microphonic¹

First recorded in 1840–50; microphone + -ic

Example Sentences

The sounds are quite distinct, and would seem to be produced by a microphonic action between the skin and the metal.

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The reverberations are almost microphonic with here and there a crescendo or a climax.

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Microphonic tests at Pocatello indicate that the train is still moving.

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As he came to a standstill, his microphonic ears caught the sound of distant digging far above him.

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Once he started to whisper to me aside, but like a flash, Tarrano with his microphonic ear, turned to interrupt us.

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