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Oscillator

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n. a tuned electronic circuit used to generate a continuous output waveform

n. A pattern that returns to its original state, in the same orientation and position, after a finite number of generations.

the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English

n. One that oscillates.

n. An instrument for measuring rigidity by the torsional oscillations of a weighted wire.

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

n. One who or that which oscillates.

n. One of the Oscillatoria.

n. In machinery, any oscillating machine or part of a machine, as the oscillating shuttle of a sewing-machine, or the mechanism by which a power-hammer is vibrated or tilted.

n. A motor in which the piston oscillates in the cylinder over a minute range at high speed. In combination with a dynamo it is used to obtain currents of high frequency.

n. In wireless telegraphy, that part of the transmitting apparatus which produces the electric waves or oscillations. See wireless telegraphy.

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n. generator that produces sonic oscillations or alternating current

Word Usage

"The harmonic oscillator is too simple; very often you can work out what it should do in quantum theory without getting much of a clue as to how to generalize your results to other systems."

Hypernym

Words that are more generic or abstract

generator

Cross Reference

linear oscillator hertz oscillator

Hyponym

crystal oscillator local oscillator heterodyne oscillator quartz oscillator

Form

harmonic oscillator electronic oscillator

Same Context

Words that are found in similar contexts

amplifier synthesizer bandwidth voltage modulator