pulsometer

[puhl-som-i-ter]

noun

a pulsimeter.

a pump without pistons, utilizing the pressure of steam and the partial vacuum caused by the condensation of steam alternately in two chambers.

Origin of pulsometer

First recorded in 1855–60; pulse¹ + -o- + -meter

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With the pulsometer pumps working night and day they couldn't keep the water out of the test pier he had sunk.
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British Dictionary definitions for pulsometer

pulsometer

noun

another name for pulsimeter

a vacuum pump that operates by steam being condensed and water admitted alternately in two chambers

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