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Noun: resonator  're-zu,ney-tu(r)
  1. A hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves
    - cavity resonator, resonating chamber
  2. An electrical circuit that combines capacitance and inductance in such a way that a periodic electric oscillation will reach maximum amplitude
    - resonant circuit
  3. Any system that resonates

Derived forms: resonators

Type of: chamber, circuit, electric circuit, electrical circuit, system

Encyclopedia: Resonator