oscillator (Meaning)

Wordnet

oscillator (n)

generator that produces sonic oscillations or alternating current

Webster

oscillator (n.)

One that oscillates

Any device for producing electric oscillations; esp., an apparatus for generating electric waves in a system of wireless telegraphy.

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

Synonyms & Antonyms of oscillator

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oscillator Sentence Examples

  1. The harmonic oscillator exhibited damped oscillations due to the frictional force.
  2. The resonant frequency of the mechanical oscillator coincided with the driving force, causing large amplitude vibrations.
  3. The voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) generated a stable sine wave with precise frequency control.
  4. The quartz crystal oscillator provided a highly accurate timekeeping reference.
  5. The Wien-bridge oscillator produced a sine wave with adjustable frequency and amplitude.
  6. The relaxation oscillator generated periodic waveforms based on the charging and discharging of a capacitor.
  7. The biological oscillator in circadian rhythms regulated the body's sleep-wake cycle.
  8. The chaotic oscillator exhibited unpredictable and complex behavior over time.
  9. The optomechanical oscillator combined optical and mechanical systems for quantum information processing.
  10. The electrical oscillator, when coupled with a resonant circuit, formed a tuned circuit with high selectivity.

FAQs About the word oscillator

generator that produces sonic oscillations or alternating currentOne that oscillates, Any device for producing electric oscillations; esp., an apparatus for gen

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The harmonic oscillator exhibited damped oscillations due to the frictional force.

The resonant frequency of the mechanical oscillator coincided with the driving force, causing large amplitude vibrations.

The voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) generated a stable sine wave with precise frequency control.

The quartz crystal oscillator provided a highly accurate timekeeping reference.