ANTINOISE

antinoise

Noun

  1. 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.

Adjective

  1. Intended to reduce environmental noise.
    According to the antinoise law, the pubs have to close by midnight.
  2. Capable of neutralizing another noise.
    I have invented an antinoise raygun.


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