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Faraday cage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any conductive surrounding, idealized or practical, used to interrupt the transmission of electromagnetic energy or electrostatic discharge across it.

Word forms

Faraday cage Faraday cages

Etymology

Named after Michael Faraday.

Synonyms

Faraday shield

Related words

Faraday bag

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