noun🔗ShareUn composant d'un circuit qui n'apparaît pas sur le schéma du circuit, mais qui apparaît dans le comportement du circuitA component of a circuit that does not show up in a circuit's schematic but does show up in the circuit's behavior."The parasitic capacitance in the circuit caused unexpected delays in the computer program's execution. "La capacité parasite dans le circuit a causé des retards inattendus dans l'exécution du programme informatique.electronicstechnicalphysicsdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareParasitaireOf or pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite."The student's poor study habits were parasitic on their ability to focus on their homework. "Les mauvaises habitudes d'étude de l'élève étaient parasitaires pour sa capacité à se concentrer sur ses devoirs.organismbiologydiseasemedicineecologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareParasitaireDrawing upon another organism for sustenance."The tick is a parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of animals. "La tique est un insecte parasitaire qui se nourrit du sang des animaux.organismbiologydiseasemedicinenatureecologyanimalplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareParasitaire, profiteurExploiting another for personal gain."The student's parasitic behavior at home made it difficult for his siblings to study. "Le comportement parasitaire de l'étudiant à la maison rendait difficile l'étude de ses frères et sœurs.biologyorganismecologybusinesseconomymoralattitudecharacterhumananimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading