microphonic

[ mahy-kruh-fon-ik ]

/ ˌmaɪ krəˈfɒn ɪk /

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adjective

of, relating to, or in the nature of a microphone.

Electronics. tending to or capable of exhibiting microphonism.

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Origin of microphonic

First recorded in 1840–50; microphone + -ic

Words nearby microphonic

micropayment, microphage, microphagous, microphanerophyte, microphone, microphonic, microphonism, microphotograph, microphotometer, microphyll, microphysics

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How to use microphonic in a sentence

The sounds are quite distinct, and would seem to be produced by a microphonic action between the skin and the metal.
Heroes of the Telegraph|J. Munro
The reverberations are almost microphonic with here and there a crescendo or a climax.
Unicorns|James Huneker
Microphonic tests at Pocatello indicate that the train is still moving.
Eleven Possible Cases|Frank R. Stockton
As he came to a standstill, his microphonic ears caught the sound of distant digging far above him.
Wild Folk|Samuel Scoville

Once he started to whisper to me aside, but like a flash, Tarrano with his microphonic ear, turned to interrupt us.
Tarrano the Conqueror|Raymond King Cummings

British Dictionary definitions for microphonic

microphonic

/ (ˌmaɪkrəˈfɒnɪk) /

adjective

of or relating to microphones

(of valves or other electronic components) unusually sensitive to incident sound or mechanical shock

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