crosstalk
/ˈkrɒstɔːk
/noun [mass noun]
1Unwanted transfer of signals between communication channels.This was key to avoid unwanted measurement crosstalk that destroys quantum information....
- You're dealing with electrical signals that are subject to corrosion, crosstalk and shorts.
- An apparatus and method for reducing crosstalk and other noise sources in downhole tools is disclosed.
2Witty conversation; repartee.The room can suddenly fill with terse and emotionally charged crosstalk, sounding much like a hospital emergency room.