resonator

Meanings

Plural: resonators

Noun

• a hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves
• an electrical circuit that combines capacitance and inductance in such a way that a periodic electric oscillation will reach maximum amplitude
• any system that resonates
• Any object or system that resonates
• A hollow cavity whose dimensions are selected so as to resonate at a specific frequency
• A resonant electronic circuit
• A type of musical instrument, especially a guitar, that uses spun metal resonator cones to enhance the sound.

Synonyms

cavity resonator, resonant circuit, resonating chamber