oscillographic

9.6

Describes recordings made by a machine that shows electrical signals or vibrations

adjective
/ˌɑːsɪləˈɡræfɪk/

Specialized

: oscilográfico

The oscillographic patterns indicated a distinct change in the electrical signal over time.

Examples

Ten-second recordings of the ECG and phonocardiogram were obtained on a Honeywell Model 1600 oscillographic recorder during rest periods and immediately preceding and following the end of each exercise stage.

Academic text (1992)
Since an oscillographic recorder was used for their study, relative plantar pressures were reported in mm chart deflection instead of absolute pressure values.

Academic text (1995)
The engineer analyzed the data using an oscillographic tool to understand the mechanical vibrations.
She presented her findings on the oscillographic readings from the experiment at the conference.

Surface Forms

oscillographic positive

Morphology

oscillographic = oscillograph (semi-transparent) = oscillo + graph + ic

The adjective is formed by adding the standard suffix '-ic' to the noun 'oscillograph'.

Etymology

Oscillographic comes from the part oscill-, which means 'to swing' and appears in oscillate, and the part -graphic, which means 'writing' or 'drawing', like in graph. So an oscillographic record is literally a 'written' or drawn picture of the swings — it shows the up-and-down motion of an electrical or mechanical signal.