res·o·na·tor

(rĕz′ə-nā′tər)

1. A resonating system.

2. A hollow chamber or cavity with dimensions chosen to permit internal resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustical waves of specific frequencies.

3. A resonant circuit.

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resonator

(ˈrɛzəˌneɪtə)

(Electronics) any body or system that displays resonance, esp a tuned electrical circuit or a conducting cavity in which microwaves are generated by a resonant current

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res•o•na•tor

(ˈrɛz əˌneɪ tər)

n.

1. something that resonates.

2. an appliance for increasing sound by resonance.

3. an instrument for detecting the presence of a particular frequency by means of resonance.

4. a hollow enclosure designed to cause energy of a certain frequency, as sound waves or microwaves, to resonate.

5. an electrical circuit that exhibits resonance at a certain frequency.

[1865–70]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	resonator - a hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves cavity resonator, resonating chamber chamber - a natural or artificial enclosed space soundbox, body - a resonating chamber in a musical instrument (as the body of a violin) soundboard, sounding board - (music) resonator consisting of a thin board whose vibrations reinforce the sound of the instrument
	2.	resonator - an electrical circuit that combines capacitance and inductance in such a way that a periodic electric oscillation will reach maximum amplitude resonant circuit circuit, electric circuit, electrical circuit - an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
	3.	resonator - any system that resonates system - instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity; "he bought a new stereo system"; "the system consists of a motor and a small computer"

Translations

resonator

[ˈrezəneɪtəʳ] N → resonador m

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resonator

n → Resonator m

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