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oscillatory

[ os-uh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

  1. characterized by or involving oscillation.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of oscillatory1

1730–40; < New Latin ´Ç²õ³¦¾±±ô±ôÄå³ÙÅ°ù¾±³Ü²õ, equivalent to Latin ´Ç²õ³¦¾±±ô±ôÄå ( re ) to swing ( oscillate ) + -³ÙÅ°ù¾±³Ü²õ -tory 1
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Example Sentences

This finding answers a long-standing question in cell biology -- how do cells integrate signals from two oscillatory processes -- the cell cycle and the circadian rhythm -- which operate a different frequencies?

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Simulations revealed that the ship experienced oscillatory deviations in all the three cases.

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But just as clearly, measurements of neural spiking and broader oscillatory activity showed that those signals failed to propagate to three other cortical regions with higher-level processing and cognitive responsibilities, as seen during normal wakefulness.

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The discovery, reported in Science, means that these well-controlled oscillatory states might be used in the future to enhance the reaction rate and the yields of desired products.

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The torso and lower legs each move relative to the seat in an oscillatory fashion, but the frequency of that oscillation changes to remain optimal for pumping.

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