harmonic engine

noun

A machine in which the energy of an electric current is used, by means of two small electromagnets, to keep up the vibrations of a large and heavily-weighted tuning fork whose arms are connected to two pistons working a miniature pump.

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Meanings

nounharmonic engine (plural harmonic engines)

plural harmonic engines

  1. historicalA machine in which the energy of an electric current is used, by means of two small electromagnets, to keep up the vibrations of a large and heavily-weighted tuning fork whose arms are connected to two pistons working a miniature pump.
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