oscillograph

[ uh-sil-uh-graf, -grahf ]

noun

, Electricity.

1. a device for recording the wave-forms of changing currents, voltages, or any other quantity that can be translated into electric energy, as sound waves.

oscillograph

/ ɒˌsɪləˈɡræfɪk; ˌɒsɪˈlɒɡrəfɪ; ɒˈsɪləˌɡrɑːf; -ˌɡræf /

noun

1. a device for producing a graphical record of the variation of an oscillating quantity, such as an electric current

Derived Forms

• oscillographic, adjective
• oscillography, noun

Other Words From

• os·cil·lo·graph·ic [uh, -sil-, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective
• os·cil·log·ra·phy [os-, uh, -, log, -r, uh, -fee], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of oscillograph¹

First recorded in 1870–75; oscill(ate) + -o- + -graph

Example Sentences

Harold recognized banks of relays, power amplifiers, oscillographs and some other familiar devices.

From Project Gutenberg

The measuring instrument consisted of an oscillograph of the type described, the transmitter being of the carbon type actuated by a 2-volt battery.

From Project Gutenberg

When a current is to be measured by the oscillograph, it is passed through the turn of wire in the magnetic field.

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