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isochronism

[ ahy-sok-ruh-niz-uh m ]

/ aɪˈsɒk rəˌnɪz əm /

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noun

an isochronal character or action.

Origin of isochronism

First recorded in 1760–70; isochrone + -ism

Words nearby isochronism

isochromosome, isochron, isochronal, isochrone, isochronia, isochronism, isochronize, isochronous, isochrony, isochroous, isocitrate dehydrogenase

Example sentences from the Web for isochronism

The isochronism of a pendulum vibrating in a cycloidal arc was first discovered by Galileo but he did not apply it to clocks.

Time Telling through the Ages |Harry Chase Brearley
In order to produce a note, the succession of shocks must not deviate much from isochronism.

Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883 |Various
We obtain the notes of both circles, one of which is the octave of the other, if there is no isochronism between the shocks.

Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883 |Various
The experimental verification of this fact led him to the important discovery of the isochronism of the pendulum.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 |Various

The principle of the isochronism of a balance spring was discovered by Hooke, and first applied to a watch by Tompion.

Time Telling through the Ages |Harry Chase Brearley