cross-interference

[krɔːs ɪntərˈfɪrəns]
nounpl: cross-interferences
interferência cruzada
1. The phenomenon where signals, waves, or processes from one channel or system negatively affect another channel or system due to unintended coupling or overlap
The cross-interference between the two radio frequencies caused distortion in the broadcast.
A interferência cruzada entre as duas frequências de rádio causou distorção na transmissão.
2. In linguistics and psychology, the unintended influence of one language, concept, or learning process on another
Cross-interference in bilingual learners can occur when grammatical structures from one language affect the production in another.
A interferência cruzada em aprendizes bilíngues pode ocorrer quando estruturas gramaticais de uma língua afetam a produção em outra.
3. In telecommunications, the unwanted transfer of signals between communication channels
Engineers worked to minimize cross-interference in the fiber optic cables.
Os engenheiros trabalharam para minimizar a interferência cruzada nos cabos de fibra óptica.
This is primarily a technical and scientific term used in telecommunications, electronics, linguistics, and psychology. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation in either Brazil or the United States, but is standard terminology in academic and professional engineering contexts in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
crosstalkmutual interferencesignal interferencechannel interference
Antonyms / Antônimos
isolationshieldingseparation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interferência cruzada
Standard technical term used in engineering and telecommunications
São Paulo
interferência cruzada
Common in technical and academic contexts
Portugal
interferência cruzada
Standard term, used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese in technical fields
Rio de Janeiro
interferência cruzada
Standard usage in scientific and technical literature

Related Words

interferenceelectromagnetic interference (EMI)radio frequency interference (RFI)signal processingnoisecoupling

Related Idioms & Phrases

minimize cross-interference
reduce cross-interference
cross-interference pattern
cross-interference effect
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