pulse

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[ UK /pˈʌls/ ]
[ US /ˈpəɫs/ ]

NOUN

(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
edible seeds of various pod-bearing plants (peas or beans or lentils etc.)
the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
he could feel the beat of her heart
the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health

VERB

expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
The baby's heart was pulsating again after the surgeon massaged it
drive by or as if by pulsation
A soft breeze pulsed the air
produce or modulate (as electromagnetic waves) in the form of short bursts or pulses or cause an apparatus to produce pulses
pulse waves
a transmitter pulsed by an electronic tube

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Some figures of gas consumption from India: Boiling 1 l of water: 40 l; boiling 5 l of water 165 l; cooking 500 grice: 140 l; cooking 1000 g rice: 175 l; cooking 350 9 pulses: 270 14. Appendix
Last time I took my pulse, it was a bit fast.
The escapement is a conventional in-line Swiss lever type, but with all parts made from plastic, excepting the impulse pin. Boing Boing: November 5, 2006 - November 11, 2006 Archives
His pulse increased and he began to sweat excess amounts.
It is the way they keep their finger on the pulse and keep in touch with their audience.
His first impulse was to turn around and walk away, blank her out, pretend he hadn't even seen.
The nerves that carry the pain impulse also transmit touch and temperature sensations. Times, Sunday Times
A short umbilical cable rolled out with the rocket which was fired by electrical impulse, breaking the cord.
After all, the impulse for political grandstanding is not purely an American one … Soft, Geeky Power
A soft breeze pulsed the air

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