Associations to the word «Oscillator»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

OSCILLATOR, noun. Generator that produces sonic oscillations or alternating current.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley