roll-off
[ rohl-awf, -of ]
/ ˈroʊlˌɔf, -ˌɒf /
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noun
Electronics. the rate of loss or attenuation of a signal beyond a certain frequency.
Aeronautics. the tendency of an airplane to lower one wing under varying conditions of flight.
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Origin of roll-off
Noun use of verb phrase roll off
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British Dictionary definitions for roll-off
roll off
verb
(intr, adverb) electronics to exhibit gradually reduced response at the upper or lower ends of the working frequency range
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