oscillator

Definition

A tuned electronic circuit used to generate a continuous output waveform.

Etymology

From oscillate + -or.

Example Sentences

• "He has turned up a number of new oscillators of periods 2,3,4,5,6, & 8."
• "Two track segments, each of which realizes the same transformation in a different number of generations are particularly useful for obtaining oscillator periods."
• "Synthesis of spaceship flotillas is even more complicated than synthesis of oscillators, since spaceships are like oscillators that move[…]"