cymatic

English

Etymology

First attested in 1828; formed as cymat- (the long stem of cyma) +‎ -ic; compare the later cymatics (1966) and the earlier Latin cȳmaticus (1753).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /saɪˈmæ.tɪk/

Adjective

cymatic (not comparable)

  1. (physics) Of or pertaining to cymatics.
  2. Describing any secondary effect of sound or similar vibrations.

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