noisesource
nounUK /ˈnɔɪz sɔːs/
US /ˈnɔɪz sɔːrs/
A noise source is anything that makes a sound.
The loud truck outside was the main noise source in the neighborhood.
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2. A device or piece of equipment used to produce sound for testing or measurement.
The engineers placed a noise source in the room to check the acoustics.
3. In science, an object or process that emits unwanted sound energy.
The factory was identified as a major noise source for nearby homes.
4. A person or thing that causes a disturbance or commotion.
The excited puppy became a noise source during the quiet meeting.