- pulsimeter, pulsometer
- An instrument for measuring the force and rapidity of the pulse. [L. pulsus, pulse, + metron, measure]
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pulsimeter, pulsometer
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Pulsometer — Pul*som e*ter, n. [Pulse + meter.] [1913 Webster] 1. A device, with valves, for raising water by steam, partly by atmospheric pressure, and partly by the direct action of the steam on the water, without the intervention of a piston; also called… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pulsometer — [pul säm′ət ər] n. [ PULS(E) + O + METER] 1. a pump without a piston, that raises water by the sucking effect of condensing steam 2. PULSIMETER … English World dictionary
pulsometer — /pul som i teuhr/, n. 1. a pulsimeter. 2. a pump without pistons, utilizing the pressure of steam and the partial vacuum caused by the condensation of steam alternately in two chambers. [1855 60; PULSE1 + O + METER] * * * … Universalium
pulsometer — /pʌlˈsɒmətə/ (say pul somuhtuh) noun 1. → pulsimeter. 2. → vacuum pump. {pulso (combining form representing pulse1) + meter1} …
pulsometer — ˌpəlˈsäməd.ə(r), mətə noun Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary pulse (II) + o + meter 1. : a displacement pump with valves for raising water by steam partly by atmospheric pressure and partly by the direct action of the steam on the… … Useful english dictionary
vacuum pump — Pulsometer Pul*som e*ter, n. [Pulse + meter.] [1913 Webster] 1. A device, with valves, for raising water by steam, partly by atmospheric pressure, and partly by the direct action of the steam on the water, without the intervention of a piston;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pulsomètre — ● pulsomètre nom masculin (anglais pulsometer) Appareil fonctionnant par pression de la vapeur d eau et utilisé pour aspirer et refouler des liquides gras ou visqueux. pulsomètre [pylsɔmɛtʀ] n. m. ÉTYM. 1874; anglo amér. pulsometer, 1858 (var.… … Encyclopédie Universelle
