isochronism

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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

Thus, in 1720, Julien Leroy occupied himself working out the proper shapes for the inclines to produce this desired isochronism.

From Watch and Clock Escapements A Complete Study in Theory and Practice of the Lever, Cylinder and Chronometer Escapements, Together with a Brief Account of the Origin and Evolution of the Escapement in Horology by Anonymous

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

We obtain the notes of both circles, one of which is the octave of the other, if there is no isochronism between the shocks.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883 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.