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isochronous

[ ahy-sok-ruh-nuh s ]

/ aɪˈsɒk rə nəs /

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adjective

isochronal.

Origin of isochronous

From the New Latin word isochronus, dating back to 1700–10. See isochronal, -ous

OTHER WORDS FROM isochronous

i·soch·ro·nous·ly, adverb

Words nearby isochronous

isochronal, isochrone, isochronia, isochronism, isochronize, isochronous, isochrony, isochroous, isocitrate dehydrogenase, isocitric acid, isoclinal

Example sentences from the Web for isochronous

The vibration being, of course, isochronous, any change of pressure merely produces a shortening or lengthening of the stroke.

The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla |Thomas Commerford Martin
Musical tones are produced by isochronous (equal-timed) vibrations of the vocal organs continued for some length of time.

The Ontario Readers: The High School Reader, 1886 |Ministry of Education
Galileo published his discovery of the isochronous property of the pendulum in 1639.

Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 457 |Various
If the impulses are not isochronous, the intensity of the note is increased.

Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883 |Various

If the circuits have the same frequency when separated they are said to be isochronous.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 5 |Various

Medical definitions for isochronous

isochronous

[ ī-sŏk′rə-nəs ]

adj.

Occurring during the same time.