pulsation

• Substantivo que designa um batimento rítmico, pulsação ou vibração, frequentemente descrevendo uma onda ou impulso repetido em sistemas físicos, biológicos ou eletrônicos.

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.

   Ritmo do batimento cardíaco

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbeatbeatingpalpitationpoundingpulsethrobthrobbingthumping

2. Recurring fluctuationC1formalscientific

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

   Pulsação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbeatingfluctuationoscillationpulsethrobundulation

3. Electrical transientC1formaltechnical

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

   Pulso elétrico

   • 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.

   Sinônimosglitchimpulsepulsespikesurgetransient