parasitic element

English

Noun

parasitic element (plural parasitic elements)

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

Synonyms

(antenna element): passive radiator

Translations

circuit element or property that has a negative effect on the performance of the circuit

Polish: element pasożytniczy m
Romanian: element parazitic m

antenna element that receives and re-emits energy from the driven element

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