pulsation

• Nom désignant un battement rythmique, une pulsation ou une vibration, souvent utilisé pour décrire une onde ou une impulsion répétée dans des systèmes physiques, biologiques ou électroniques.

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.

   Pulsation (rythme cardiaque)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeatbeatingpalpitationpoundingpulsethrobthrobbingthumping

2. Recurring fluctuationC1formalscientific

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

   Pulsation (fluctuation récurrente)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeatingfluctuationoscillationpulsethrobundulation

3. Electrical transientC1formaltechnical

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

   Impulsion électrique parasite

   • 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.

   Synonymesglitchimpulsepulsespikesurgetransient