pul|sa|tion

pul|sa|tion
pul|sa|tion «puhl SAY shuhn», noun.
1. the act of beating; throbbing; expanding and contracting: »

This would suggest some slow pulsation taking place in the sun which gradually alters the strength of these solar streamers (E. F. George).

2. a beat; throb.
3. the act of vibrating; quiver.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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