Phrase guide

parasitic element

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A circuit element or property that is present within an electrical component, and has a negative effect on the performance of the circuit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, electrical-engineering, electricity, electromagnetism, electronics, energy, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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Meaning 2

An antenna element that receives and re-emits energy from the driven element, which has an effect on the performance of the antenna.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: broadcasting, media, radio

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: element pasożytniczy — circuit element or property that has a negative effect on the performance of the circuit
  • Romanian: element parazitic — circuit element or property that has a negative effect on the performance of the circuit