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nonresonant

adjective non·res·o·nant \ ˌnän-ˈre-zə-nənt , -ˈrez-nənt \

Definition of nonresonant

: not resonant: such as
a : not capable of inducing resonance
  • speakers housed in a nonresonant cabinet
b : not relating to or exhibiting resonance
  • nonresonant x-rays

First Known Use of nonresonant

1827

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