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Deutsch: Synthesizer / Español: Sintetizador / Português: Sintetizador / Français: Synthétiseur / Italiano: Sintetizzatore
A synthesizer is an electronic musical instrument that generates and manipulates audio signals to produce a wide range of sounds, from imitations of acoustic instruments to entirely novel timbres. While primarily associated with music production, synthesizers also play a role in environmental applications, particularly in sound design, acoustic research, and bioacoustic monitoring. Their ability to generate precise, controllable frequencies makes them valuable tools in both artistic and scientific contexts.
Deutsch: Synthetisch / Español: Sintético / Português: Sintético / Français: Synthétique / Italiano: Sintetico /
The Synthesis describes the combination of two or more parts, whether by design or by natural processes. Furthermore, it may imply being prepared or made artificially, in contrast to naturally. The resulting product is called 'Synthetic'.
Deutsch: Synthetisches Schmiermittel / Español: Lubricante sintético / Português: Lubrificante sintético / Français: Lubrifiant synthétique / Italiano: Lubrificante sintetico
Synthetic lubricant is a chemically engineered substance created from synthetic compounds rather than crude oil, which is traditionally used in conventional lubricants. These lubricants are designed to provide superior mechanical and chemical properties for various applications in industries and vehicles.
A systematic sample is a sampling design that utilizes regular spacing between the sample points, in one sense or another. The EMAP design selects samples via the triangular grid. Spatial arrangement of the selected resource units is not always strictly systematic, but the systematic grid is an important aspect of the design.