isochronism
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of isochronism
Example Sentences
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The angular velocity is regulated by a Watt's governor, which secures an isochronism of the motion independently of the charge.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 799, April 25, 1891 by Various
A departure from the law of isochronism may then be expected to develop itself.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various
In order to produce a note, the succession of shocks must not deviate much from isochronism.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883 by Various
It was thus with the application of the isochronism of the pendulum to the making of instruments for measuring intervals, astronomical and other.
From Essays on Education and Kindred Subjects Everyman's Library by Herbert Spencer
When the balance is slightly out of poise and the motion is exactly one and one-fourth turn during the twenty-four hours, this out of poise will not affect the isochronism.
From Rules and Practice for Adjusting Watches by Walter J. Kleinlein
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