# microphonics

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The phenomenon where certain components in electronic devices transform mechanical vibrations into an unwanted electrical signal.
2. The science of amplifying sound, or of microphones generally.

## Etymology
From microphone + -ics or micro- + phonics.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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