squeg

squeg
\\ˈskweg\ intransitive verb (squegged ; squegged ; squegging ; squegs)
Etymology: back-formation from squegger tube in which the valve oscillates, from squegg- (blend of squeeze and wedge) + -er; from the oscillation's being a form of blocking of the grid
: to oscillate in a highly irregular fashion especially from too much unwanted feedback — used of an electronic system

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/skweg/, v.i., squegged, squegging.
(of an electronic circuit or component) to produce an output that oscillates between a certain maximum and zero, esp. when due to the effect of a grid.
[1940-45; b. SQUEEZE and PEG]

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squeg intransitive verb
(back-formation) to oscillate intermittently or irregularly
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Main Entry: ↑squegging

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  • squeg|ger — «SKWEHG uhr», noun. Electronics. an oscillator in which squegging occurs. ╂[probably < s(elf) que(nchin)g (oscillator) + er1] …   Useful english dictionary

  • squeg|ging — «SKWEHG ihng», noun. Electronics. a form of oscillation that builds up periodically to a certain point and then suddenly stops, usually due to blocking or resistance in the grid circuit …   Useful english dictionary

  • squeg — /skweg/, v.i., squegged, squegging. (of an electronic circuit or component) to produce an output that oscillates between a certain maximum and zero, esp. when due to the effect of a grid. [1940 45; b. SQUEEZE and PEG] * * * …   Universalium

  • squegging — /skwegˈing/ (electronics and telecommunications) noun and adjective (of) a type of oscillation in which the oscillations build up to a certain value and then stop for a time before resuming ORIGIN: Origin uncertain, poss from self quenching • • • …   Useful english dictionary

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