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Transform vs Microphonics - What's the difference?

transform | microphonics |

As nouns the difference between transform and microphonics

is that transform is (mathematics) the result of a transformation while microphonics is (electronics) the phenomenon where certain components in electronic devices transform mechanical vibrations into an unwanted electrical signal.

As a verb transform

is to change greatly the appearance or form of.

transform

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To change greatly the appearance or form of.
  • The alchemists sought to transform lead into gold.
  • * Shakespeare
  • Love may transform me to an oyster.
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  • To change the nature, condition or function of; to change in nature, disposition, heart, character, etc.; to convert.
  • * Bible, Romans xii. 2
  • Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.
  • (mathematics) To subject to a transformation; to change into another form without altering the value.
  • (electricity) To subject to the action of a transformer.
  • (genetics) To subject (a cell) to transformation.
  • To undergo a transformation.
  • Synonyms

    * (change greatly the appearance or form of) alter, change, convert, make over, transmogrify * (sense) alter, change * (undergo a transformation) alter, change

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (mathematics) the result of a transformation
  • Derived terms

    * Fourier transform

    microphonics

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (electronics) The phenomenon where certain components in electronic devices transform mechanical vibrations into an unwanted electrical signal.
  • (dated) The science of increasing the intensity of low or weak sounds, or of microphones generally.
  • Synonyms

    * (translation of vibrations into electrical signal) microphony (Webster 1913)