resonator Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves
cavity resonator; resonating chamber.
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noun an electrical circuit that combines capacitance and inductance in such a way that a periodic electric oscillation will reach maximum amplitude
resonant circuit.
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noun any system that resonates
WordNet
Res"o*na`tor noun
Definitions
(Acoustics) Anything which resounds; specifically, a vessel in the form of a cylinder open at one end, or a hollow ball of brass with two apertures, so contrived as to greatly intensify a musical tone by its resonance. It is used for the study and analysis of complex sounds.