Oscillation and Wave

Oscillation

Oscillation noun - (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean.
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Synonyms for Oscillation

Wave is a synonym for oscillation in movement topic. In some cases you can use "Wave" instead a noun "Oscillation".

Wave

Wave noun - A moving ridge on the surface of water.

Oscillation is a synonym for wave in ripple topic. You can use "Oscillation" instead a noun "Wave".

Nearby Words: waved, waving, wavy, wavelet, waveband
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