isochronism
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The angular velocity is regulated by a Watt's governor, which secures an isochronism of the motion independently of the charge.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 799, April 25, 1891 by Various
Again the suspension spring is measured for isochronism, and an alloy of steel prepared for it which does not alter its elasticity with change of temperature.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various
It is evident, therefore, that some arrangement must be employed whereby synchronism, as well as isochronism of the two instruments can be maintained.
From Wireless Transmission of Photographs Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged 1919 by Martin, Marcus J.
Dr. Hooke, the inventor of the balance spring, soon discovered it could be manipulated to isochronism, i.e., so arcs of different extent would be formed in equal time.
Adjusted to isochronism indicates that the watch functions uniformly during the entire twenty-four hours running.
From Rules and Practice for Adjusting Watches by Kleinlein, Walter J.
