isochronal
Americanadjective
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equal or uniform in time.
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performed in equal intervals of time.
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characterized by motions or vibrations of equal duration.
adjective
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having the same duration; equal in time
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occurring at equal time intervals; having a uniform period of vibration or oscillation
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of isochronal
1670–80; < New Latin isochron ( us ) (< Greek isóchronos equal in age or time; see iso-, chron-) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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In 1639 Galileo, then old and blind, dictated to his son one of his books in which he discussed the isochronal properties of oscillating bodies, and their adaptation as time measures.
From Inventions in the Century by Doolittle, William Henry
His enquiries into evolutes enabled him to prove that the evolute of a cycloid was an equal cycloid, and by utilizing this property he constructed the isochronal pendulum generally known as the cycloidal pendulum.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" by Various
Escapement friction plays an important role in the position and isochronal adjustments; the greater the friction encountered the slower the vibration of the balance.
From An Analysis of the Lever Escapement by Playtner, H. R.
Now if we have a watch of correct mechanical construction and fitted with an isochronal spring it would seem that a close rating timepiece would be assured.
From Rules and Practice for Adjusting Watches by Kleinlein, Walter J.
It is often supposed that hairsprings having exactly even coils are correct for close position and isochronal rating.
From Rules and Practice for Adjusting Watches by Kleinlein, Walter J.
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