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acoustic feedback

American

noun

Electronics.

(in an audio system, especially a public-address system) the feedback of sound from a loudspeaker to a microphone, often resulting in a whistling noise caused by electrical oscillations.

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Studies show that while loneliness increases inflammation, the state of being chronically inflamed also exacerbates loneliness, creating an unfavorable feedback loop.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2023

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