vibrations
Britishplural noun
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instinctive feelings supposedly influencing human communication
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a characteristic atmosphere felt to be emanating from places or objects
Example Sentences
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These waves travel through Earth after an earthquake, spreading vibrations through the planet much like the ringing of a bell.
From Science Daily
This can happen for several reasons, including mechanical vibrations, atmospheric turbulence, and/or imperfections in alignment systems.
From Science Daily
What made that possible was a “pickup,” essentially a magnet mounted under the strings that turned vibrations into an electric current that connects to an amplifier.
Schulz said a rat's whiskers, for example, also picks up vibrations -- but it's akin to smashing down a handful of keys on a piano.
From Barron's
These vibrations produce distinct tones defined by two measurements, Mitman explained: an oscillation frequency and a damping time.
From Science Daily
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