"Faraday bag" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Faraday bags [plural]
Etymology: Named after Michael Faraday. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Faraday bag (plural Faraday bags)
  1. A bag made of a material that blocks electromagnetic signals, and employing special sewing techniques such as dual paired seam construction, used to hold devices such as cell phones in order to prevent outside signals from interfering with the contents of the device. Wikipedia link: Michael Faraday Categories (topical): Physics Related terms: Faraday cage Translations (bag): 法拉第袋 (Fǎlādì dài) (Chinese Mandarin), antistaattinen pussi (Finnish)

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