white noise

white noise

n.

Acoustical or electrical noise of which the intensity is the same at all frequencies within a given band over time.

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[From the analogy with white light.]

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white noise

n

(General Physics)

a. sound or electrical noise that has a relatively wide continuous range of frequencies of uniform intensity

b. noise containing all frequencies rising in level by six decibels every octave

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white′ noise′

n.

random noise with a uniform frequency spectrum over a wide range of frequencies.

[1965–70]

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

white noise - a noise produced by a stimulus containing all of the audible frequencies of vibration; "white noise is a good masking agent" interference, noise, disturbance - electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication

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Translations

bílý šum

witte ruis

ruído branco

white noise

n (Radio, TV) → sibilo (per interferenza)

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white noise

n ruido blanco

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