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gyrator

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gy·rate  (jrt)
intr.v. gy·rat·ed, gy·rat·ing, gy·rates
1. To revolve around a fixed point or axis.
2. To move in spiral or spirallike course. See Synonyms at turn.
3. To oscillate or vary, especially in a repetitious pattern: Stock prices gyrated around last week's high.
adj. Biology
In rings; coiled or convoluted.

[Late Latin grre, grt-, from Latin grus, circle; see gyre.]

gyrator n.

gyrator [dʒaɪˈreɪtə]
n
(Engineering / Electrical Engineering) an electronic circuit that inverts the impedance


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Vibra-Blender continuous blender for dry bulk materials uses controlled vibration supplied by patented gyrator to fluidize material as it enters the mixing trough.
Omni-axi Compaction Table--Currently available is an omni-axis compaction table which is claimed to produce a gyrator motion over a full adjustable range on both vertical and horizontal axes vibration intensities.
 
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