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Noun

resonator

n. countable
C1 Advanced UK /ɹˈɛzənˌeɪtɐ/ res·onator UK spelling resonators

n.a device that makes a sound louder or a specific frequency stronger. It can also be a part of a machine that helps it vibrate.

n.a device or structure that amplifies or sustains a specific frequency of sound or vibration. Often used in acoustics, physics, or engineering to describe components that store and transfer energy at a particular rate.


SIMPLE

The guitar has a hollow body that acts as a resonator.

CONTEXTUAL

Engineers added a mechanical resonator to the bridge to dampen the vibrations caused by passing trains.

COMPLEX

In radio frequency circuits, a quartz resonator provides a highly stable frequency reference, ensuring that the transmitted signal remains consistent even under varying environmental conditions.

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