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Quartz clocks

Scope note

Extremely accurate electronic clocks using the natural frequency of vibrations of quartz crystals to regulate the clock's movement.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000225923

Broader Terms used

electronic clocks

Equivalent Terms used

quartz clock

Created

13yrs ago

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