sinusoid
/ˈsaɪnəˌsɔɪd/
noun
- A curve that describes a smooth, repetitive oscillation, like the graph of the sine function; a sine wave.
- The graph of a sinusoid shows a regular pattern of peaks and valleys.
- Sound waves can be modeled as a sinusoid.
- The engineer plotted a sinusoid to represent the alternating current.
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