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Lossy
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1. lossy
characterized by or causing dissipation of energy
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Lossy
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(of a dielectric material, transmission line, etc) designed to have a high attenuation; dissipating energy
lossy line
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Lossy
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1. Relating to or exhibiting the effects of lossy compression.
2. Tending to weaken or degrade the transfer of energy or of a signal: lossy metals like chromium.
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