noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The use of more bias current in an analog magnetic recorder than is required for maximum sensitivity. uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   To use more bias current in an analog magnetic recorder than is required for maximum sensitivity.

Etymology

From over- + bias.

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