oscillator

/ˌɑsəˈleɪdər/
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Other forms: oscillators

Definitions of oscillator
  1. noun
    generator that produces sonic oscillations or alternating current
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    types:
    crystal oscillator, quartz oscillator
    an oscillator that produces electrical oscillations at a frequency determined by the physical characteristics of a piezoelectric quartz crystal
    heterodyne oscillator, local oscillator
    an oscillator whose output heterodynes with the incoming radio signal to produce sum and difference tones
    type of:
    generator
    an electronic device for producing a signal voltage
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