Oscillator
[os-uh-ley-ter] /ˈɒs əˌleɪ tər/
noun
1.
Electronics. a circuit that produces an alternating output current of a certain frequency determined by the characteristics of the circuit components.
2.
a device or machine producing .
3.
a person or thing that .
/ˈɒsɪˌleɪtə/
noun
1.
a circuit or instrument for producing an alternating current or voltage of a required frequency
2.
any instrument for producing oscillations
3.
a person or thing that oscillates
n.
agent noun in Latin form from oscillate; 1835 of persons, 1889 in reference to electric currents.
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