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Meaning of parasitic element | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

parasitic gap Parasitically parasiticalness parasiticide parasitid parasitiform