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oscillograph

[ uh-sil-uh-graf, -grahf ]

noun

Electricity.
  1. a device for recording the wave-forms of changing currents, voltages, or any other quantity that can be translated into electric energy, as sound waves.


oscillograph

/ ɒˌsɪləˈɡræfɪk; ˌɒsɪˈlɒɡrəfɪ; ɒˈsɪləˌɡrɑːf; -ˌɡræf /

noun

  1. a device for producing a graphical record of the variation of an oscillating quantity, such as an electric current
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • oscillographic, adjective
  • oscillography, noun
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Other yvlogs From

  • Dz···· [uh, -sil-, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective
  • Dz··Dz·· [os-, uh, -, log, -r, uh, -fee], noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of oscillograph1

First recorded in 1870–75; oscill(ate) + -o- + -graph
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Example Sentences

Harold recognized banks of relays, power amplifiers, oscillographs and some other familiar devices.

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The measuring instrument consisted of an oscillograph of the type described, the transmitter being of the carbon type actuated by a 2-volt battery.

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When a current is to be measured by the oscillograph, it is passed through the turn of wire in the magnetic field.

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