"coil whine" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (mechanics, electronics) A high-pitched whining sound caused by vibrations of electrical components in a device. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Electronics, Mechanics Translations (whining sound of components): Spulenfiepen [neuter] (German)
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