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Parasitic

/pæ.ɹəˈsɪt.ɪk/

A component of a circuit that does not show up in a circuit's schematic but does show up in the circuit's behavior.

📖 Definitions of "Parasitic"

noun
  1. 1

    A component of a circuit that does not show up in a circuit's schematic but does show up in the circuit's behavior.

adjective
  1. 1

    Of or pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite.

  2. 2

    Drawing upon another organism for sustenance.

  3. 3

    Exploiting another for personal gain.

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