harmonic engine
harmonic engine · harmonic engines
A machine in which the energy of an electric current is used, by means of two small…A machine in which the energy of an electric current is used, by means of two small electromagnets, to keep up the vibrations of a large and heavily-weighted tuning fork whose arms are connected to two pistons working a miniature pump.
Meaning
1 senses(historical)A machine in which the energy of an electric current is used, by means of two small electromagnets, to keep up the vibrations of a large and heavily-weighted tuning fork whose arms are connected to two pistons working a miniature pump.
Forms
plural: harmonic engines| Singular | harmonic engine |
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