harmonic engines

A form of harmonic engine — 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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noun
  1. pluralplural of harmonic engine
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