WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
dead′ air′, 
  1. Radio and Television, Show Businessthe loss or suspension of the video or audio signal during a television or radio transmission.
  • 1940–45

'dead air' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
dead - dead-air space - double glazing

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