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oscillation

[os-uh-ley-shuhn] / ˌɒs əˈleɪ ʃən /
NOUN
swinging
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Meanwhile, the Southern Oscillation Index -- the atmospheric component of El Nino -- is also consistent with the phenomenon developing.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The results also revealed strong connections to major interannual climate patterns, including the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, the North Atlantic Oscillation, and the Southern Annular Mode.

From Science Daily • Feb. 15, 2026

La Niña is the drier component of the El Niño Southern Oscillation system, or ENSO, which is a main driver of climate and weather patterns across the globe.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2024

These trends are based on large climatic systems such as the El Niño Southern Oscillation.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2024

The Oscillation Choke Coil.—This is made exactly like the one described in connection with the experimental transmitter.

From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)




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