strays
Britishplural noun
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Also called: stray capacitance. electronics undesired capacitance in equipment, occurring between the wiring, between the wiring and the chassis, or between components and the chassis
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telecomm another word for static
Example Sentences
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When our conversation strays into this territory, he turns blunt.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
We were her strays, but for those hours each week, we became a small tribe bound by the sound of a ball against wood.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
Mr. James has compiled his own self-help manifesto, one that strays into platitudes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
District councillor Lau Chun-hoi said he still hoped more pets that survived, citing reports of strays.
From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025
Our house looked large from the road, making it the target for strays.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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