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hiss Electronics receiver noise with a continuous spectrum, caused by thermal agitation, shot noise, etc. Hiss Alger. 1904--96, US government official: imprisoned (1950--54) for perjury in connection with alleged espionage activities hiss [his] (communications) Random noise in the audio-frequency range, similar to prolonged sibilant sounds. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The movie, which is not for the reptile-phobic, uses 500 real snakes on the jet set, where the hissers outnumber the humans about 5 to 1. But it was Hisser the giant python - the biggest of several snakes brought by Alan and Carolyn Carlson - that most impressed the 4-year-old from Moorpark. |
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