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Definition of oscillator - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
back and forthperson or thing that oscillates
- The fan acts as an oscillator, moving side to side.
2.
technologyTECH. circuit or device that generates a periodic waveformTECH.
- An oscillator in the synthesizer creates various sound waves..
3.
cellular automataTECH. pattern repeating after finite generationsTECH.
- The glider is a well-known oscillator in the simulation.
Expressions with oscillator
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electronic device generating non-sinusoidal waveforms
The circuit uses a relaxation oscillator for timing.
repeating pattern in cellular automata
The block oscillator repeats every two generations.
electronic device that uses quartz crystal to stabilize frequency
The crystal oscillator ensures accurate timing in digital watches..
electronic circuit that generates a frequency used in radio receivers
The local oscillator in the radio helps in tuning to different frequencies..
electronic arrangement that creates repeating electrical signals without continuous input
The radio uses an oscillator circuit to generate its tuning frequency.
device using quartz crystal for precise frequency
The watch uses a quartz oscillator for accurate timekeeping.
Origin of oscillator
Latin, oscillare (to swing)
Terms with oscillator included in their meaning
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physics
measure of damping in an oscillator
high-frequency amplifier
electronic amplifier using variable reactance and a pumping oscillator
music production
synthesizer using human voice as an oscillator
radio receiver
oscillator in a receiver for frequency conversion
Examples of oscillator in a sentence
He built an oscillator for his science project. The engineer adjusted the oscillator for optimal performance. A malfunctioning oscillator can disrupt the entire system. The oscillator pattern emerged after several iterations. In the game, an oscillator can stabilize the grid.
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- French:oscillateur, cycleur, ...
- German:Oszillator, Taktgeber, ...
- Italian:oscillatore, ...
- Spanish:oscilador, patrón oscilante, ...
- Portuguese:oscilador, ...
- Chinese:振荡器, 振荡电路, ...
- Japanese:オシレーター, 発振回路, ...
- Arabic:مُتَأَرْجِح, نمط متذبذب, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְנַדֵּד, אוֹסִילָטוֹר, ...
- Russian:осциллятор, генератор, ...
- Ukrainian:осцилятор, коливальний контур, ...
- Hindi:दोलनकर्ता, ऑसिलेटर, ...
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