shot noise

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shot noiz]
- /ʃɒt nɔɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shot noiz]
- /ʃɒt nɔɪz/

Definitions of shot noise words

noun shot noise random fluctuations in the emission of electrons from a hot cathode, causing a hissing or sputtering sound (shot noise) in an audio amplifier and causing snow on a television screen. 1
noun shot noise the inherent electronic noise arising in an electric current because of the discontinuous nature of conduction by electrons 0

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Origin of shot noise

First appearance:

before 1975

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1975-80

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Parts of speech for Shot noise

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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shot noise popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

shot noise usage trend in Literature

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