Definitions for oscillatorˈɒs əˌleɪ tər
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
os•cil•la•torˈɒs əˌleɪ tər(n.)
an electrical circuit that produces an alternating output current of a certain frequency determined by the characteristics of the circuit components.
Category: Electronics
one that oscillates.
Origin of oscillator:
1825–35
Princeton's WordNet
oscillator(noun)
generator that produces sonic oscillations or alternating current
Wiktionary
oscillator(Noun)
a tuned electronic circuit used to generate a continuous output waveform
oscillator(Noun)
A pattern that returns to its original state, in the same orientation and position, after a finite number of generations.
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