Oscilleren
Example: De frequentie van de golven begint te oscilleren bij hogere temperaturen.
Definition
"Oscilleren" means to move or swing back and forth in a regular rhythm or cycle, especially in reference to waves or frequencies. It describes the repetitive variation or fluctuation between two points or states, often seen in physical or electrical phenomena.
Etymology
The word "oscilleren" comes from the Latin verb 'oscillare,' meaning 'to swing.' It entered Dutch from Latin through scientific and technical language, reflecting the motion of a pendulum or wave. Did you know? The root 'oscill-' is related to the Latin word for face or mask, originally referring to a swinging mask in Roman festivals.
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"Oscilleren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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