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Adjective: lossy (lossier,lossiest)  ló-see
  1. Characterized by or causing dissipation of energy
    "Then, an important issue is to develop automatic analysis techniques for lossy channel systems"

Derived forms: lossier, lossiest

See also: loss

Antonym: lossless

Encyclopedia: Lossy