isochronal

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His enquiries into evolutes enabled him to prove that the evolute of a cycloid was an equal cycloid, and by utilizing this property he constructed the isochronal pendulum generally known as the cycloidal pendulum.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" by Various

There was something indescribably grim and bodeful in those isochronal batterings of the solid ground.

From Joan of Arc of the North Woods by Day, Holman

Now if we have a watch of correct mechanical construction and fitted with an isochronal spring it would seem that a close rating timepiece would be assured.

From Rules and Practice for Adjusting Watches by Kleinlein, Walter J.

Escapement friction plays an important role in the position and isochronal adjustments; the greater the friction encountered the slower the vibration of the balance.

From An Analysis of the Lever Escapement by Playtner, H. R.

It is often supposed that hairsprings having exactly even coils are correct for close position and isochronal rating.

From Rules and Practice for Adjusting Watches by Kleinlein, Walter J.