oscillator
[C] Countable
pl: oscillators
This term carries a strong technical connotation, evoking a sense of precise, rhythmic vibration or alternating current. It describes a system that converts a steady energy source into a fluctuating wave, creating a steady heartbeat for electronic devices. In a practical sense, the word is used almost exclusively in engineering, physics, and music synthesis. While a pendulum is a physical oscillator, the modern usage typically brings to mind the invisible, high-frequency pulses that drive computers and radio transmitters.
Used to count individual physical components or circuit modules in a device.
Meanings
Noun
An electronic circuit or mechanical device that produces a repetitive, periodic signal or motion.
"The quartz oscillator keeps the clock precise."