White noise

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Noise with a broad, uniform spectrum and no consistent auditory pattern. Because its frequency distribution takes the same form as "white light", it is called white noise.

The hissing static heard on televisions and radios is a typical example of white noise. This kind of white noise contains high frequencies, which makes it unpleasant to listen to.