crosstalk.

1. Unwanted transfer or influence of a signal between channels or paths.

2. Talk exchanged or overlapping between speakers, especially where it interrupts clear communication.

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Words that belong together

• electrical crosstalk
• channel crosstalk

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Crosstalk carried fragments of the neighboring transmission.

They separated the cables to reduce electrical crosstalk.

Usage notes

Primary category: sci-fi. Forms: Usually uncountable. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings.