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oscillation

[os-uh-lay-shuhn] / ˌɒs əˈleɪ ʃən /
NOUN
swinging
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Each crossing can produce an oscillation in electrical resistance.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 5, 2026

They repeatedly grow and shrink during successive trips through the laser cavity, creating a rhythmic oscillation that resembles breathing.

From Science Daily ● May 21, 2026

As they move through space, they can switch from one flavor to another in a process called oscillation.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 3, 2026

"The only way this oscillation can happen is if neutrinos have mass," Caratelli explained.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 12, 2026

Speech patterning and characteristics appeared to be feminine in terms of oscillation of pitch and direct eye contact.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides


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