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Definition of vestigial side band

: the transmitted portion of a partially suppressed side band utilized with the corresponding unsuppressed side band in signal transmission

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“Vestigial side band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vestigial%20side%20band. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.

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