squegging

squegging
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
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squeg intransitive verb
(back-formation) to oscillate intermittently or irregularly
squeggˈer noun
A squegging oscillator

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  • squegging — noun An irregular oscillation characterised by short periods of oscillation punctuated by brief periods of quiescence. Squegging of the local oscillator in a receiver is usually confined to the short wave range, but cases have been encountered on …   Wiktionary

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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

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