crystal oscillator


noun Electronics.

See under crystal(def 10).

Definition for crystal oscillator (2 of 2)

crystal
[ kris-tl ]
/ ˈkrɪs tl /

noun

adjective

verb (used with object), crys·taled, crys·tal·ing or (especially British) crys·talled, crys·tal·ling.

to make into crystal; crystallize.
to cover or coat with, or as if with, crystal (usually followed by over).

Origin of crystal

before 1000; Middle English cristal(le), Old English cristalla < Medieval Latin cristallum, Latin crystallum < Greek krýstallos clear ice, rock crystal, derivative of krystaínein to freeze; see cryo-

OTHER WORDS FROM crystal

crys·tal·like, adjective un·crys·taled, adjective un·crys·talled, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for crystal oscillator

crystal
/ (ˈkrɪstəl) /

noun

adjective

resembling crystal; transparent crystal water

Word Origin for crystal

Old English cristalla, from Latin crystallum, from Greek krustallos ice, crystal, from krustainein to freeze

Medical definitions for crystal oscillator

crystal
[ krĭstəl ]

n.

A homogenous solid formed by a repeating, three-dimensional pattern of atoms, ions, or molecules and having fixed distances between constituent parts.
A mineral, especially a transparent form of quartz that has a crystalline structure and is often characterized by external planar faces.

Scientific definitions for crystal oscillator

crystal
[ krĭstəl ]

A homogenous solid formed by a repeating, three-dimensional pattern of atoms, ions, or molecules and having smooth external surfaces with characteristic angles between them. Crystals can occur in many sizes and shapes.♦ The particular arrangement in space of these atoms, molecules, or ions, and the way in which they are joined, is called a crystal lattice. There are seven crystal groups or systems. Each is defined on the basis of the geometrical arrangement of the crystal lattice.
  1. A natural or synthetic material, such as quartz or ceramic, that consists of such crystals. When subjected to mechanical stresses, crystalline materials can generate an electric charge or, when subjected to an electric field, they can generate mechanical vibrations in what is known as the piezoelectric effect.
  2. An electrical device, such as an oscillator or a diode used for detecting radio signals, made of such a material.

Other words from crystal

crystalline adjective

Cultural definitions for crystal oscillator

crystal

A material in which the atoms are arranged in a rigid geometrical structure (see geometry) marked by symmetry. Crystals often have clearly visible geometrical shapes.

notes for crystal

Most minerals are crystalline structures.