res·o·na·tor (r z  -n  tr)n. 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. |
resonator [ˈrɛzəˌneɪtə]
n
(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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| Noun | 1. |  resonator - a hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waveschamber - a natural or artificial enclosed space 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 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" |
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