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HUMMING [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Radioelectricity
- Audio Technology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hum
1, record 1, English, hum
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- humming 2, record 1, English, humming
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An unwanted low-frequency noise originating from mains-driven equipment and comprising harmonics of the mains frequency. 3, record 1, English, - hum
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The sound may be radiated directly from components such as mains transformers or may be caused by ripple on the DC supply to an amplifier or receiver and heard in the output of loudspeakers or headphones. 3, record 1, English, - hum
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Radioélectricité
- Électroacoustique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bourdonnement
1, record 1, French, bourdonnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ronflement 2, record 1, French, ronflement
correct, masculine noun
- ronflette 3, record 1, French, ronflette
correct, feminine noun
- ronronnement 4, record 1, French, ronronnement
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bruit parasite plus ou moins perceptible superposé aux sons émis par le haut-parleur d'un récepteur radio ou un amplificateur BF alimenté par le secteur et dû à l'ondulation résiduelle du courant redressé utilisé pour l'alimentation de l'appareil. 5, record 1, French, - bourdonnement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Radiotransmisión y radiorrecepción
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Radioelectricidad
- Electroacústica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- zumbido
1, record 1, Spanish, zumbido
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Efecto producido por una señal de frecuencia baja, provocada en general por inclusiones debidas a los dispositivos de alimentación electrónica. 1, record 1, Spanish, - zumbido
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