overbias

1 of 2

noun

: an excessive bias
specifically : an electron-tube grid bias in excess of that required for normal operation

overbias

2 of 2

transitive verb

"
: to apply an overbias to

Word History

Etymology

Noun

over entry 3 + bias

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“Overbias.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overbias. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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