oscillator

Meaning

1. A tuned electronic circuit used to generate a continuous output waveform.
2. An instrument for measuring rigidity by the torsional oscillations of a weighted wire.
3. A pattern that returns to its original state, in the same orientation and position, after a finite number of generations.

Synonyms

vibrator

shaker

trembler

pendulum

swing

ticker

transducer

O

⭕

make-and-break

vibration exciter

vibration generator

OSC

osc

shaking device

oscillating guide

oscillating conveyer

agitator

Poulsen-arc converter

generator

pendant

shocker

Translations

Oszillator

ταλαντωτής

oscillatore

oscillateur

oscilador

oscillator

oscilador

oscil·lador

oscilação

Schwingungserzeuger

osilator

مذبذب

Rüttler

ταλατευτής

oscillatrice

Etymology

From oscillate + -or.