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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

One of the strongest influences on these shifting patterns is the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, a natural warming and cooling cycle in the Pacific Ocean that affects rainfall around the world.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

Atlantic temperatures have been higher over the last decade, mainly because of climate change and a natural weather pattern known as the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2024

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

Oscillation transformers usually have no iron cores when they are also called air core transformers.

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




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