Gyrator

/dʒaɪˈreɪtər/ noun

Definition

A device, machine, or person that gyrates or causes gyrating motion.

Etymology

From 'gyrate' plus the agent noun suffix '-or' (one who does the action). Describes either something that spins or something that causes spinning.

Kelly Says

A gyrator in engineering is a clever device that makes waves travel in only one direction—it's so important that scientists use gyrators to control light and sound in advanced technology.

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