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anharmonic

adjectivetécnico/ɐnɐɾˈmɔniku/rare

a·nar·mó·ni·co

Definition

Not harmonic; lacking harmony or being inharmonious.
The anharmonic vibrations of the engine were a cause for concern.
Anharmonic oscillators are studied in advanced physics.
Common collocations
anharmonic oscillationanharmonic vibration

Etymology

Do grego 'an-' (negação) + 'harmonikós'.

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