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Lombard effect
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English
Etymology
Discovered in 1909 by Étienne Lombard, French otolaryngologist.
Noun
The involuntary tendency of speakers to increase their vocal effort when speaking in the presence of noise.
Synonyms
en Lombard reflex
en eponyms