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Definition of Resonance

1. Noun. An excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation.

2. Noun. A vibration of large amplitude produced by a relatively small vibration near the same frequency of vibration as the natural frequency of the resonating system.

3. Noun. Having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant.

4. Noun. A relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people.

5. Noun. The quality imparted to voiced speech sounds by the action of the resonating chambers of the throat and mouth and nasal cavities.

Definition of Resonance

1. n. The act of resounding; the quality or state of being resonant.

2. n. An electric phenomenon corresponding to that of acoustic resonance, due to the existance of certain relations of the capacity, inductance, resistance, and frequency of an alternating circuit.

Definition of Resonance

1. sonance [n -S] - See also: sonance

Medical Definition of Resonance

1. 1. The act of resounding; the quality or state of being resonant. 2. A prolongation or increase of any sound, eithar by reflection, as in a cavern or apartment the walls of which are not distant enough to return a distinct echo, or by the production of vibrations in other bodies, as a sounding-board, or the bodies of musical instruments. 3. Pulmonary resonance, the sound transmitted to the ear when auscultation is made while the patient is speaking. Origin: Cf. F. Resonance, L. Resonantia an echo. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Resonance

resolvable resolvase resolve resolve resolved resolvent resolvent resolvents resolver resolvers

resolves resolving resolving power resolving power resonance (current term) resonance (current term) resonances resonance energy transfer resonance theory of hearing resonant

resonant resonantly resonants resonant circuit resonant frequency resonate resonated resonates resonating resonating chamber

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