microphonic
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or in the nature of a microphone.
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Electronics. tending to or capable of exhibiting microphonism.
adjective
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of or relating to microphones
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(of valves or other electronic components) unusually sensitive to incident sound or mechanical shock
Etymology
Origin of microphonic
First recorded in 1840–50; microphone + -ic
Example Sentences
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French microphonic devices, flown in to monitor buildings for faint sounds of breathing, were useless in the din of bulldozers.
From Time Magazine Archive
Old-time opera fans do not mind the drop in avoirdupois, but they sniff contemptuously at the comparatively microphonic murmuring that goes with it.
From Time Magazine Archive
The sounds are quite distinct, and would seem to be produced by a microphonic action between the skin and the metal.
From Heroes of the Telegraph by Munro, John
Obviously there was some microphonic attachment inside the tonneau which carried every word within the locked vehicle to the ears of the two men upon the chauffeur's seat.
From Astounding Stories of Super-Science July 1930 by Bates, Harry
We heard a tiny microphonic voice, Anita's voice.
From Wandl the Invader by Cummings, Ray
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