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Squelch

Skwehlch

/ˈskwɛltʃ/

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squelch

Dictionary meaning

An electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise.

Examples

  • Squelch any sign of dissent.

Synonyms: squelch circuit

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