isochronism

[ ahy-sok-ruh-niz-uhm ]

/ aɪˈsɒk rəˌnɪz əm /

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noun

an isochronal character or action.

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Origin of isochronism

First recorded in 1760–70; isochrone + -ism

Words nearby isochronism

isochore, isochromatic, isochron, isochronal, isochrone, isochronism, isochronize, isochronous, isochrony, isochroous, isocitric acid

How to use isochronism in a sentence

By subsequent experiment he verified the law, and the isochronism of the pendulum was discovered.
Pioneers of Science|Oliver Lodge
Thus, in 1720, Julien Leroy occupied himself working out the proper shapes for the inclines to produce this desired isochronism.
Watch and Clock Escapements|Anonymous
In order to produce a note, the succession of shocks must not deviate much from isochronism.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883|Various
If the isochronism is but little impaired, we obtain a note corresponding to the mean interval of the shocks.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883|Various

We obtain the notes of both circles, one of which is the octave of the other, if there is no isochronism between the shocks.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883|Various

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