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Meaning of harmonic engine | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

historical

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

harmonic function harmonic mean harmonic minor harmonic minor scale harmonic motion harmonic number

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