Definitions
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- verb To remove the small
ripple ofcurrent that forms when amechanical switch is pushed in anelectrical circuit and makes a series of shortcontacts .
Etymologies
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de- + bounce
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Maybe it could be used to debounce a giant switch?
MAKE Magazine 2010
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Maybe it could be used to debounce a giant switch?
MAKE Magazine 2010
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