PARASITIC
parasitic
Noun
- Component of a circuit that does not show up in a circuit's schematic but does show up in the circuit's behavior.
Adjective
- Pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite.
- Drawing upon another organism for sustenance.
- Exploiting another for personal gain.
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