sawtooth wave

noun

sawtooth wave

noun

Etymology From sawtooth + wave, named for its resemblance to the jagged teeth of a saw when graphed.

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Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A function or waveform that repeatedly ramps upwards (usually linearly) and then sharply drops.

Related terms
supersaw

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