fall time

noun

The amount of time taken for the amplitude of a pulse to decrease from a specified value to another specified value.

Meanings

nounfall time (countable and uncountable, plural fall times)

plural fall times

  1. countableuncountablebusinessThe amount of time taken for the amplitude of a pulse to decrease from a specified value to another specified value.

    Synonyms: pulse decay time

  2. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of falltime.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe amount of time taken for the amplitude of a pulse to decrease from a specified value to another specified value.

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Chicago

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