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oscillation

[os-uh-ley-shuhn] / ˌɒs əˈleɪ ʃən /
NOUN
swinging
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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

These vibrations produce distinct tones defined by two measurements, Mitman explained: an oscillation frequency and a damping time.

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2026

However, interest in evolving dark energy was vigorously rekindled last year from the combination of supernovae, baryon acoustic oscillation, and cosmic microwave background data from the DES, DESI, and Planck experiments.

From Science Daily • Nov. 4, 2025

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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