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Noun

1. 1
   A path whose initial point is equal to its terminal point.
2. 2
   a control system with a feedback loop that is active wordnet
3. 3
   Alternative form of closed curve. alt-of, alternative
4. 4
   A feedback loop, especially when found in:; A closed-loop transfer function.
5. 5
   A feedback loop, especially when found in:; An electronic feedback loop.

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6. 6
   A feedback loop, especially when found in:; A PID controller.
7. 7
   A closed ecological system.
8. 8
   Closed-loop communication.
9. 9
   The process of pulling water from one area of a reef aquarium and pumping it immediately elsewhere in the tank to create higher flow and minimize dead spots.
10. 10
    An economy in which materials are consistently reused rather than discharged as waste.
11. 11
    Clipping of closed time loop. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
12. 12
    Alternative form of knot loop. alt-of, alternative

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closed-loop systemcomplete water cycledegenerationfeedbackhomeostatic balanceloop pattern