Associations to the word «Oscillatory»

Wiktionary

OSCILLATORY, adjective. That oscillates; oscillating
OSCILLATORY, adjective. Capable of sustaining oscillations
OSCILLATORY REACTION, noun. (chemistry) Any chemical reaction in which the concentration of some component varies over time or space in a regular periodic manner.

Dictionary definition

OSCILLATORY, adjective. Having periodic vibrations.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke