resonator

noun

res·​o·​na·​tor ˈre-zə-ˌnā-tər How to pronounce resonator (audio)
: something that resounds or resonates: such as
a
: a hollow metallic container for producing microwaves or a piezoelectric crystal put into oscillation by the oscillations of an outside source
b
: a device for increasing the resonance of a musical instrument

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After the system reaches equilibrium, the programmers can read the solution in the new configuration of the resonators. IEEE Spectrum, 27 Jan. 2026 Weirdly, the goal would be to not need a resonator. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026 Its hollow neck acts as a sound conduit, channeling audio to a second resonator right by the player’s ear. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026 The experiment, led by Harris, utilizes a centimeter-scale resonator filled with superfluid helium. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resonator

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First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of resonator was in 1864

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“Resonator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resonator. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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resonator

noun
res·​o·​na·​tor ˈrez-ᵊn-ˌāt-ər How to pronounce resonator (audio)
: something (as a device for increasing the resonance of a musical instrument) that resounds or resonates

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