nonimpact

adj, noun — 3 senses

nonimpact

adj

Etymology From non- + impact.

1

Not involving impact.

a nonimpact printing technology
nonimpact aerobics

nonimpact

noun

Etymology From non- + impact.

1

Absence of impact; a situation where no impact occurs.

2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A printer that is not an impact printer.

Q: Are nonimpacts noisier or quieter than impact printers? A: The nonimpacts are almost silent compared to the noisy, hammer-striking printers.1985, Melvin Berger, Computers: A Question and Answer Book, page 30:

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