ripple

• Substantivo que designa uma pequena onda ou uma série de ondas na superfície de um líquido; em eletrônica, uma pequena oscilação sobreposta a um sinal contínuo.

A noun referring to a small wave or series of waves on the surface of a liquid, or in electronics, a small oscillation superimposed on a steady signal.

1. Small wave on liquidA2formal

   A small wave or series of waves on the surface of a liquid, often caused by a disturbance.

   Ondulação

   • He threw a stone into the pond and watched the ripples spread.
   • A gentle breeze created ripples on the lake's surface.
   • The fish's movement caused a small ripple in the water.

   Sinônimosriffleundulationwavelet

2. Electrical oscillationC1formaltechnical

   A small, unwanted oscillation of voltage or current superimposed on a steady direct current signal.

   Ondulação

   • The power supply filter reduced the ripple to an acceptable level.
   • Engineers measured the ripple on the DC output line.
   • High ripple can cause noise in sensitive audio equipment.

• Verbo usado para descrever a ação de formar ou mover-se em pequenas ondas ou ondulações, frequentemente na superfície da água ou de um meio semelhante. Também pode indicar a propagação de um efeito ou som em ondas.

A verb used to describe the action of forming or moving in small waves or undulations, often on a surface of water or a similar medium.

1. B1formal

   To cause a liquid surface to form small waves or undulations.

   Provocar ondulações

   • The wind rippled the surface of the lake.
   • A stone thrown into the pond rippled the water.
   • Her fingers rippled the water as she trailed them in the stream.

   Sinônimosruffleundulatewave

2. Flow with a murmuring soundB2formal

   To flow or move with a gentle, irregular, bubbling noise.

   Murmurar

   • The brook rippled over the pebbles.
   • Water rippled softly against the boat's hull.
   • The stream rippled through the forest, creating a peaceful sound.

   Sinônimosbabblebubbleburblegurglemurmur