antinoise
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antinoise noun
- A sound wave, of the same amplitude but of opposite phase to that of an unwanted sound, that can neutralize the unwanted sound using destructive interference.
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antinoise adjective
- Intended to reduce environmental noise.“According to the antinoise law, the pubs have to close by midnight.”
- Capable of neutralizing a noise.“I have invented an antinoise raygun.”
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