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Pulsometer

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pul⋅som⋅e⋅ter

[puhl-som-i-ter]
–noun
1. a pulsimeter.
2. a pump without pistons, utilizing the pressure of steam and the partial vacuum caused by the condensation of steam alternately in two chambers.

Origin:
1855–60; pulse 1 + -o- + -meter
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pul·som·e·ter   (pŭl-sŏm'ĭ-tər)   
n.  A pump without pistons that operates by means of pulsed condensation of steam. Also called vacuum pump.
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