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vibration
[ vahy-brey-shuhn ]
/ vaɪˈbreɪ ʃən /
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noun
the act of vibrating.
the state of being vibrated.
Physics.
- the oscillating, reciprocating, or other periodic motion of a rigid or elastic body or medium forced from a position or state of equilibrium.
- the analogous motion of the particles of a mass of air or the like, whose state of equilibrium has been disturbed, as in transmitting sound.
an instance of vibratory motion; oscillation; quiver; tremor.
a supernatural emanation, bearing good or ill, that is sensed by or revealed to those attuned to the occult.
Often vibrations. Informal. a general emotional feeling one has from another person or a place, situation, etc.: I usually get good vibrations from him.
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British Dictionary definitions for vibration
vibration
/ (vaɪˈbreɪʃən) /
noun
the act or an instance of vibrating
physics
- a periodic motion about an equilibrium position, such as the regular displacement of air in the propagation of sound
- a single cycle of such a motion
the process or state of vibrating or being vibrated
Derived forms of vibration
vibrational, adjectivevibrationless, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Scientific definitions for vibration
vibration
[ vī-brā′shən ]
A rapid oscillation of a particle, particles, or elastic solid or surface, back and forth across a central position.
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