RESONATOR
resonator
(noun) any system that resonates
resonator, resonant circuit
(noun) an electrical circuit that combines capacitance and inductance in such a way that a periodic electric oscillation will reach maximum amplitude
resonator, cavity resonator, resonating chamber
(noun) a hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
resonator (plural resonators)
Any object or system that resonates
A hollow cavity whose dimensions are selected so as to resonate at a specific frequency
A resonant electronic circuit
A type of musical instrument, especially a guitar, that uses spun metal resonator cones to enhance the sound.
Anagrams
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Source: Wiktionary
Res"o*na`tor (-n`tr), n. (Acoustics)
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition