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resonator

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a hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves

Related source terms

cavity resonatorresonating chamber

Other meanings

2. noun

an electrical circuit that combines capacitance and inductance in such a way that a periodic electric oscillation will reach maximum amplitude

3. noun

any system that resonates

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