Oscillograph (Noun)
Meaning
A device for making a record of the wave forms of fluctuating voltages or currents.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The oscillograph was used to measure the electrical activity of the heart in the patient's ECG test.
- The engineer used an oscillograph to analyze the waveform of the signal transmitted through the circuit.
- The oscillograph display showed a sinusoidal waveform, indicating a stable AC voltage.
- In the lab, the students used an oscillograph to visualize the changes in voltage across the capacitor.
- The oscillograph record revealed a series of irregular spikes in the current flow, indicating a fault in the system.