resonator

noun — 4 senses

noun

Etymology From resonate + -or.

Any object or system that resonates

A hollow cavity whose dimensions are selected so as to resonate at a specific frequency

A resonant electronic circuit

A type of musical instrument, especially a guitar, that uses spun metal resonator cones to enhance the sound.

Derived terms: cavity resonator, Helmholtz resonator, microresonator, multiresonator, nanoresonator, Oudin resonator, resonator guitar, split-ring resonator

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