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

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats