"Lombard effect" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Lombard effects [plural]
Etymology: Discovered in 1909 by Étienne Lombard, French otolaryngologist. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Lombard effect (plural Lombard effects)
  1. The involuntary tendency of speakers to increase their vocal effort when speaking in the presence of noise. Wikipedia link: Lombard effect Synonyms: Lombard reflex

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