dead zone
The term "dead zone" is used in various fields to describe areas or situations lacking vital activity or connectivity.
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Definition
C1Ecology
(technical)An area in a body of water with oxygen levels too low to support most aquatic life.
Example
- The Gulf of Mexico has a significant dead zone due to agricultural runoff.
B2Telecommunications
(technical)A region where mobile phone signals are weak or nonexistent.
Example
- We lost the call because we drove through a dead zone.
B2Gaming
(technical)The area within a controller's range of motion that does not register movement in the game.
Example
- Adjusting the dead zone can improve your accuracy in shooting games.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dead zone":
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