pulsed
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Definition of pulsed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

intermittentTECH.operating in short bursts or intervalsTECH.
  • The pulsed signal was used to communicate with the satellite.
  • The pulsed laser cut through the material.
  • The device emitted a pulsed light.
intermittent sporadic
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Expressions with pulsed

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laser device that releases energy in short separate bursts of light
The engineer used a pulsed laser to drill tiny holes in the metal.
technique using stored energy to create short very strong bursts
The lab uses pulsed power to drive its high-intensity X-ray source.

Origin of pulsed

Latin, pulsare (to beat)

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IPLacr.
acr: intense pulsed light
light treatment used for skin problems

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  1. French:pulsé, ...
  2. German:gepulst, ...
  3. Italian:intermittente, ...
  4. Spanish:pulsante, ...
  5. Portuguese:pulsado, ...
  6. Chinese:间歇的, ...
  7. Japanese:断続的な, ...
  8. Arabic:نَبَضِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:פָּעוּם, ...
  10. Russian:импульсный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:імпульсний, ...
  12. Hindi:अंतरालिक, ...
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Definition of pulse - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
heartbeatintr.throb rhythmicallyintr.
  • Her heart began to pulse rapidly with excitement..
beat throb
2.
physicstr./intr.emit or send out in regular wavestr./intr.
  • The lighthouse pulses light across the sea.
throb vibrate
3.
electricitytr.TECH.apply a varying electric current or signaltr.TECH.
  • The technician pulsed the circuit to test it.
modulate oscillate

Noun

1.
physiologyregular heartbeat felt in arteries
  • The doctor checked his pulse at the wrist.
heartbeat pulsation throb
2.
agricultureUKedible seeds of various leguminous cropsUK
  • She cooked a stew with mixed pulses..
bean legume
3.
rhythmbeat or throb in a sequence
  • The music had a steady pulse.
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  • pulse: edible seeds of various leguminous crops
    edible seeds of various leguminous crops

Expressions with pulse

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know the latest news or trends in a situation
She always has her fingers on the pulse of fashion.
awareness of current trends or developments
She has her finger on the pulse of the fashion industry.
assess the mood or opinion
The manager wants to take the pulse of the team before making changes.
the general mood or feeling of a city
The festival captured the pulse of the city.
the rhythm that characterizes existence
Nature moves with the pulse of life.
measure the heart rate
The nurse will check the pulse of the patient.

Origin of pulse

Latin, pulsus (beat) + -e (noun)

Examples of pulse in a sentence

  • The city seemed to pulse with life at night.
  • The star pulses energy into space.
  • The machine pulses signals to the receiver.
  • The engineer pulsed the device to initiate the sequence.
  • To reset the system, they pulsed the main control unit.
  • Pulse the food processor until the nuts are chopped.

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  1. French:battre, pouls, ...
  2. German:pochen, Puls, ...
  3. Italian:pulsare, polso, ...
  4. Spanish:pulsar, pulso, ...
  5. Portuguese:pulsar, pulso, ...
  6. Chinese:跳动, 脉搏, ...
  7. Japanese:脈打つ, 脈拍, ...
  8. Arabic:نَبَضَ, نَبْض, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִפְעוֹם, דֹּפֶק, ...
  10. Russian:пульсировать, пульс, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пульсувати, пульс, ...
  12. Hindi:धड़कना, नाड़ी, ...

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