parasitic element

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A circuit element or property that is present within an electrical component, and has a negative effect on the performance of the circuit.
  2. An antenna element that receives and re-emits energy from the driven element, which has an effect on the performance of the antenna.

Word forms

parasitic element parasitic elements

Synonyms

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