(n) (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients), Syn. impulse, pulse, pulsing, Example:the pulsations seemed to be coming from a star
n. [ L. pulsatio a beating or striking: cf. F. pulsation. ] 1. (Physiol.) A beating or throbbing, especially of the heart or of an artery, or in an inflamed part; a beat of the pulse. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A single beat or throb of a series. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. A stroke or impulse by which some medium is affected, as in the propagation of sounds. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. (Law) Any touching of another's body willfully or in anger. This constitutes battery. [ 1913 Webster ]
By the Cornelian law, pulsation as well as verberation is prohibited. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]