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parasitic_element

parasitic element

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Noun

parasitic element (plural parasitic elements)

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

Synonyms

  • (antenna element): passive radiator

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