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vibration Definition

vi·bra·tion (vī brās̸hən)

noun

  1. the action of vibrating; specif.,
    1. movement back and forth, as of a pendulum; oscillation
    2. rapid rhythmic movement back and forth; quiver
  2. vacillation or wavering, as between two choices or opinions
  3. ☆ emotional qualities or supernatural emanations that are sensed or felt by another person or thing
  4. Physics
    1. periodic, to-and-fro motion or oscillation of an object, as an elastic body or the particles of a fluid, when it is displaced from the rest position or position of equilibrium, as in transmitting sound
    2. a single, complete oscillation

Etymology: L vibratio

vibration Related Forms

vi·bra·tional adjective

vibration Synonyms

vibration

n.

vibration Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • dampen: The Vortex dampens the vibration caused by the rapidly spinning motors in the hard drive, reducing noise and shock.
  • induce: The piezoelectric actuator can generate the bending moment to suppress unwanted flexural vibration induced by a sudden rotation of the motor hub.
  • damp: The density relieving spheres within CMM dramatically damp vibration, offering a pure, soft feel.
  • transmit: This can be used to establish the need for particles to transmit vibrations.

Adjective modifier

  • hand-arm: Hand-arm vibration: The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.
  • ultrasonic: Skin Artist produces 1.7 million ultrasonic vibrations per second.
  • torsional: Hence approximations of the eigenfrequencies for the longitudinal and torsional vibrations can be found immediately.
  • flexural: The piezoelectric actuator can generate the bending moment to suppress unwanted flexural vibration induced by a sudden rotation of the motor hub.
  • lateral: The theory behind pedestrian induced lateral vibrations on bridges is that of synchronous lateral excitation.
  • mechanical: In non-geek speak that means the sonic signals are transferred into mechanical vibrations to produce 15 watts ( RMS ) of surprisingly rich sound.

Modifies a noun

  • absorber: A dynamic vibration absorber system was shown to be potentially relevant in respect of floor response in Base Isolated structures.
  • damper: Engine acting as swingarm, coupled to frame by two linkages mounted on radial vibration dampers.
  • isolation: The building block approach is used to account for the effect of foundations on systems designed to provide vibration isolation.
  • magnitude: Our services include: Measurement of hand arm vibration magnitudes.
  • syndrome: These were: Work-related upper limb disorders; Hand arm vibration syndrome; Occupational stress; Noise induced hearing loss.

Noun used with modifier

  • hand-arm: Aimed at employers, this leaflet outlines the ways that hand-arm vibration can be controlled.
  • whole-body: Contents: Introduction; The health effects of whole-body vibration; Who is at risk?
  • multi-speed: Its ergonomic design puts silky smooth multi-speed vibration right at the tip of your fingers.
  • high-frequency: What I DO notice is that roads with a coarse, or damaged, top dressing can induce pronounced high-frequency vibration.
  • lattice: These are effective in reducing phonon conduction, i.e. heat transfer by lattice vibrations.

Browse dictionary entries near vibration

  1. vibratile
  2. vibrate
  3. vibraphone
  4. vibrant
  5. vibrancy
  6. vibraharp
  7. vibraculum
  8. Viborg
  9. vibist
  10. vibes
  1. vibrative
  2. vibrato
  3. vibrator
  4. vibratory
  5. vibrio
  6. vibrissa
  7. viburnum
  8. vic
  9. vicar
  10. vicar apostolic