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resonator

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res·o·na·tor  (rz-ntr)
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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Noun1.resonatorresonator - a hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves
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
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] Nresonador m
resonator
nResonator m


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