electronic jamming
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7.4
- noun
- /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk ˈdʒæmɪŋ/
- Specialized
:
interferencia electrónica
- The military uses electronic jamming to disrupt enemy radar signals during operations.
Examples
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New countermeasures were developed to defend against electronic jamming techniques.
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The military used electronic jamming to disrupt enemy communications.
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Aircraft rely on advanced systems to avoid the effects of electronic jamming in hostile territories.
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The military used electronic jamming to block enemy communications during the operation.
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Is electronic jamming effective against drones?
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He explained that electronic jamming can prevent drones from receiving their control signals.
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During the exercise, they deployed electronic jamming equipment to test the effectiveness of their defenses.
Synonyms
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9.1
Use strong signals to stop enemy radar or radio
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Sending radio signals on purpose to block radar or radio communication
A deliberate block of one radio frequency to stop communications
An action done on purpose that blocks signals on one radio frequency
A way of stopping radio signals by sending noise across many frequencies at once
How Disruptive
- Australian
- Specialized
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7.4
- Specialized
- Specialized
93
6.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun is directly compositional: 'electronic' restricts the domain to electronic systems and 'jamming' denotes interference with signals, so the combined meaning of disrupting electronic communications is transparently derived from the parts. Although used in technical/military contexts, the semantic combination follows ordinary English patterns and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
The noun electronic jamming gives a clear picture: people send lots of false or noisy electronic signals for jamming a radio or radar, so the real message cannot be heard. So, it means 'sending signals to stop or confuse electronic devices', often used in war.