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Topic: Inventions

oscillation

IPA: /ˌɒsɪˈleɪʃən/

KK: /ɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A repeated movement back and forth or up and down, often in a regular pattern.

Example: The pendulum's oscillation creates a rhythmic swinging motion.

oscillator

IPA: //əˈsɪleɪtə//

KK: /ɑˈsɪlˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device or circuit that produces a repeating signal or wave, often used in electronics to generate sound or radio frequencies.

Example: The engineer designed an oscillator to create a stable frequency for the radio transmitter.

oscillatory

IPA: /ˌɒsɪˈleɪtəri/

KK: /ɑˈsɪləˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that moves back and forth or varies repeatedly.

Example: The oscillatory motion of the pendulum can be observed clearly.

oscillograph

IPA: /ˌɒsɪˈlɒɡrɑːf/

KK: /ɑˈsɪləˌgræf/

noun

Definition: A device used to record and display the variations in electrical signals, such as voltage and current over time.

Example: The engineer used an oscillograph to analyze the electrical signals in the circuit.

oscilloscope

IPA: /əˈsɪləˌskoʊp/

KK: /ɑˈsɪləˌskoʊp/

noun

Definition: A device used to display and analyze the waveform of electronic signals, showing how voltage or current changes over time.

Example: The engineer used an oscilloscope to measure the electrical signals in the circuit.

oscinine

IPA: /ˈɒsɪnaɪn/

KK: /ɑˈsɪn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of birds known for their complex songs and vocal abilities.

Example: The oscinine species are known for their beautiful melodies.

osculatory

IPA: //ˈɒskjʊləˌtɔːri//

KK: /ˈɑskjəˌleɪtəri/

noun

Definition: A religious tablet that is kissed during a ceremony, often representing Christ or the Virgin Mary, and is shared among participants in a mass.

Example: During the Mass, the priest held the osculatory for the congregation to kiss as a sign of peace.

oscule

IPA: /ˈɒskjuːl/

KK: /ˈɑːskjuːl/

noun

Definition: A small opening or pore in a sponge through which water is expelled.

Example: The oscule of the sponge allowed water to flow out after filtering.

osculum

IPA: /ˈɒskjʊləm/

KK: /ˈɑːskjʊləm/

noun

Definition: A mouth-like opening in a sponge that is used to expel water.

Example: The osculum of the sponge allowed water to flow out, helping it to filter nutrients.

osmatic

IPA: /ɒzˈmætɪk/

KK: /ɑzˈmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong or well-developed ability to detect smells.

Example: Dogs are osmatic animals, able to smell things that humans cannot.

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