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Pulsation Definition & Meaning

pulsation
noun
  1. (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients); "the pulsations seemed to be coming from a star"
  2. a periodically recurring phenomenon that alternately increases and decreases some quantity
  3. the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart; "he could feel the beat of her heart"

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  • "air pulsation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "eye lid pulsation"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does pulsation mean?
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients); "the pulsations seemed to be coming from a star" a periodically recurring phenomenon that alternately increases and decreases some quantity the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart; "he could feel the beat of her heart"
What part of speech is pulsation?
Pulsation is a noun.
How many definitions does pulsation have?
Pulsation has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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