PARASITIC

parasitic

Noun

  1. Component of a circuit that does not show up in a circuit's schematic but does show up in the circuit's behavior.

Adjective

  1. Pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite.
  2. Drawing upon another organism for sustenance.
  3. Exploiting another for personal gain.


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