pulsed

We have found lemma(root) word of pulsed : pulse.

Definitions


[pʌls], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a rhythmical throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them, typically as felt in the wrists or neck
(e.g: the doctor found a faint pulse)

- a single vibration or short burst of sound, electric current, light, or other wave
(e.g: a pulse of gamma rays)

- the central point of energy and organization in an area or activity
(e.g: those close to the financial and economic pulse maintain that there have been fundamental changes)

- a measured amount of an isotopic label given to a culture of cells


Phrases:
- take someone's pulse

Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin pulsus ‘beating’, from pellere ‘to drive, beat’


[pʌls], (Verb)

Definitions:
- throb rhythmically; pulsate
(e.g: a knot of muscles at the side of his jaw pulsed)

- modulate (a wave or beam) so that it becomes a series of pulses
(e.g: the current was pulsed)


Phrases:
- take someone's pulse

Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin pulsus ‘beating’, from pellere ‘to drive, beat’


[pʌls], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the edible seed of a leguminous plant, for example a chickpea, lentil, or bean
(e.g: use pulses such as peas and lentils to eke out meat dishes)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French pols, from Latin puls ‘porridge of meal or pulse’; related to pollen




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