"Pulses" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Pulses are a type of legume, a class of vegetables that include beans, lentils, and peas. They are kidney-shaped seeds that are used as a food source, particularly in many parts of Asia and Africa. Pulses are rich in protein, fiber, and various micronutrients, making them a nutritious and valuable component of many cuisines.
Examples of pulses include:
Beans (kidney beans, black beans, etc.)
Lentils (green lentils, red lentils, etc.)
Peas (garden peas, split peas, etc.)
Chickpeas
Soybeans
Dried pulses can be cooked in various ways, such as boiling, steaming, or sautéing, and are often used in soups, stews, curries, and other dishes.
A device or machine that moves back and forth regularly, often in a rapid or rhythmic motion, typically used to mix or agitate something, such as a dynamo, a blender, or a washing machine.
The word "pulsatory" can be defined in two main ways.<br><br>1. Relating to or characterized by a pulse or pulsation: "The pulsatory motion of the waves created a soothing melody."<br>2. Alternating or varying rhythmically, especially with a regular recurrence or fluctuation. This is often used in scientific or technical contexts, describing a periodic change in frequency or amplitude.
Having no pulse; indicating a lack of circulation or vitality.<br><br>Example: "The pulseless patient was rushed to the emergency room, where doctors attempted to revive them."<br><br>In medicine, pulseless is often used to describe a situation where a person's heart has stopped beating, either temporarily or permanently, and they are not receiving a normal pulse rate.<br><br>It can also be used figuratively to describe a situation or a person that lacks energy, enthusiasm, or vitality.
A device for measuring the pulse, or more broadly, a device for measuring pulsations or rhythmic fluctuations, often used in medical settings to monitor heart rate.
The noun "pulsion" refers to a strong desire or urge to do something. It can also be used to describe a force or push that drives or motivates someone to act in a particular way.<br><br>Example: "The main character's reckless pulsion for excitement led her to take risks."
A device used to measure the rate or pulse rate of the heart, particularly in medical contexts.
Pulsus is a Latin word that has been borrowed into various languages. Here are a few possible meanings:<br><br>1. In medicine, pulsus refers to the rhythmic expansion and contraction of an artery when the heart beats, or the heartbeat itself. It can also refer to a doctor's pulse, which is the measurement of the pulse pressure by taking a series of measurements at the wrist.<br><br>2. In a more general sense, pulsus means a beating or pulsating motion, or a rhythmic sound or action, such as the pulsing of a sound or a light.<br><br>3. In a poetic or figurative sense, pulsus can refer to "a beating of the pulse" or the rhythm of the heart in a given situation, such as: "His pulse was racing with excitement."<br><br>In all cases, pulsus relates to a rhythmic or pulsating movement, sound, or sensation.
Adjective: Resembling or composed of pulps; especially relating to or resembling the soft fleshy parts of a fruit or plant.