TechnologyAugust 15, 2026

coaxial

koh-AK-see-uhl

Definition

A type of electrical cable consisting of a central conductor, an insulating layer, and a surrounding outer conductor, designed to transmit high-frequency signals with minimal interference.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'co-' (together) and 'axis', referring to the design where the inner and outer conductors share a single common axis.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how early cable television delivered broadcast signals directly to viewers' sets through specific wiring. It helps contrast this wired delivery method with the traditional over-the-air antenna approach.

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