pulsation

• Sustantivo que denota un latido rítmico, pulsación o vibración, a menudo describiendo una onda o impulso repetitivo en sistemas físicos, biológicos o electrónicos.

A noun referring to a rhythmic beat, throb, or vibration, often describing a recurring wave or pulse in physical, biological, or electronic systems.

1. Heartbeat rhythmB2formalmedical

   The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart.

   Pulsación (ritmo del corazón)

   • The doctor checked the pulsation in his wrist.
   • A strong pulsation indicates healthy blood flow.
   • She could feel the pulsation of her heart after running.

   Sinónimosbeatbeatingpalpitationpoundingpulsethrobthrobbingthumping

2. Recurring fluctuationC1formalscientific

   A periodically recurring phenomenon that alternately increases and decreases some quantity.

   Pulsación (fluctuación recurrente)

   • The pulsation of the light source was measured in hertz.
   • Scientists observed the pulsation of the star's brightness.
   • The machine's pulsation creates a steady rhythm.

   Sinónimosbeatingfluctuationoscillationpulsethrobundulation

3. Electrical transientC1formaltechnical

   A sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state, or a series of such transients.

   Transitorio eléctrico

   • The circuit experienced a pulsation that disrupted the signal.
   • Technicians filtered out the pulsation from the power supply.
   • A pulsation in the voltage can damage sensitive equipment.

   Sinónimosglitchimpulsepulsespikesurgetransient