nonresonant

adjective

non·​res·​o·​nant ˌnän-ˈre-zə-nənt How to pronounce nonresonant (audio)
-ˈrez-nənt
: not resonant: such as
a
: not capable of inducing resonance
speakers housed in a nonresonant cabinet
b
: not relating to or exhibiting resonance
nonresonant x-rays

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonresonant was in 1827

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Cite this Entry

“Nonresonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonresonant. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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