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Cymograph

Cymograph is a scientific instrument used for visualizing and recording the shape, motion, or vibration of an object in graphical form.

Definition:

Noun: A device used to graphically record vibrations or oscillations.

Verb: To record or measure vibrations or oscillations using a cymograph.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: An early scientific instrument consisting of a revolving cylinder with a pen attached to it, used to record graphical representations of waveforms.

Example sentence: The scientist used a cymograph to plot the sound waves produced by different musical instruments.

Sense 2:

Noun: A modern electronic instrument used to measure and record vibrations or oscillations.

Example sentence: The team of engineers used a high-tech cymograph to analyze the structural vibrations of the bridge.

Sense 3:

Verb: To record or measure vibrations or oscillations using a cymograph.

Example sentence: The researcher cymographed the heartbeats of the test subjects to analyze their cardiac rhythm.

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